The average train between Jena and Meissen takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena to Meissen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Jena and Meissen. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Meissen at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 49m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Jena to Meissen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Jena to Meissen. However, there are services departing from Jena station and arriving at Meissen station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Jena to Meissen train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, depart from Jena Paradies station.
Jena to Meissen train services, operated by ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, arrive at Coswig Bahnhof station.
Book your Jena to Meissen train tickets online with ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Jena and Meissen is 134.2 km. The road distance is 203 km.
You can take a train from Jena Paradies to Meißen S-Bahnhof Altstadt via Leipzig Hbf and Coswig Bahnhof in around 3h 21m.