The average train between Karlovy Vary and Jena takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlovy Vary to Jena. 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 5 times a day between Karlovy Vary and Jena. The earliest departure is at 4:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlovy Vary is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Jena at 9:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Cheb and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlovy Vary to Jena? 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 Karlovy Vary to Jena. However, there are services departing from Karlovy Vary station and arriving at Jena West station via Cheb station, Weischlitz station and Gera Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Karlovy Vary to Jena train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Karlovy Vary station.
Karlovy Vary to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Jena West station.
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The distance between Karlovy Vary and Jena is 119.1 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Karlovy Vary to Jena West via Cheb, Weischlitz, and Gera Hbf in around 5h 48m.