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The average train between Jena and Mainz takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Jena to Mainz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 59m
Duration
337 km
Distance
€82
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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  1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain train Re3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
3h 57m
€58–271

Jena to Mainz train times

Trains run hourly between Jena and Mainz. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Mainz at 2:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 15m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)4h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 16m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 16m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)5h 16m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)vlexx4h 26m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 44m • 2 changes

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    PreßnitztalbahnDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Süwex3h 57m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 336.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Mainz, Römisches Theater via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt in around 3h 57m.

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