Jena to Zurich Trains

Jena to Zurich trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Jena and Zurich takes 7h 54m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Jena to Zurich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 54m
Duration: 718 km
Distance: CHF 164
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...

8h 23m

CHF 127–387

Jena to Zurich train times

Trains run hourly between Jena and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Zurich at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 7h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:47 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 4:26 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:06 AM → 10:00 AM
8h 54m • 3 changes
5:47 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:00 AM
9h 16m • 3 changes
5:47 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 37m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 2:49 PM
7h 59m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

12:44 AM → 10:00 AM
9h 16m • 3 changes
5:38 AM → 1:24 PM
7h 46m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 2:26 PM
7h 36m • 3 changes
7:38 AM → 3:00 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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