The average train between Karlsruhe and Jena takes 5h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Karlsruhe 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 3 times a week between Karlsruhe and Jena. The earliest departure is at 11:09 PM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Jena at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Jena. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Jena station via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Karlsruhe to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Karlsruhe and Jena is 312.1 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 17m.
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