Jena to Kiel Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Kiel takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Kiel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 26m
Duration: 720 km
Distance: €172
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7

6h 27m

€125–437

Jena to Kiel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Jena and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Kiel at 10:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:38 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
2:38 PM → 8:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
4:38 PM → 10:50 PM
6h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:55 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:55 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:55 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:38 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 6:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
2:38 PM → 8:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:55 AM
6h 37m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 12:52 PM
6h 2m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 2:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena to Kiel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Jena to Kiel train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

12:38 PM → 6:52 PM

2:38 PM → 8:52 PM

4:38 PM → 10:50 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:55 AM

6:50 AM → 12:52 PM

8:38 AM → 2:52 PM

10:38 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:55 AM

6:50 AM → 12:52 PM

8:38 AM → 2:52 PM

10:38 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:55 AM

6:50 AM → 12:52 PM

8:38 AM → 2:52 PM

10:38 AM → 4:52 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:50 AM → 12:52 PM

8:38 AM → 2:52 PM

10:38 AM → 4:52 PM

12:38 PM → 6:52 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:38 AM → 2:52 PM

10:38 AM → 4:52 PM

12:38 PM → 6:52 PM

2:38 PM → 8:52 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:18 AM → 10:55 AM

6:50 AM → 12:52 PM

8:38 AM → 2:52 PM

10:38 AM → 4:52 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Jena, Germany and Kiel, Germany?

Train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf

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Train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbf

Train trips from Jena

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