Karlsruhe to Jena Trains

Karlsruhe to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Jena takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 25m
Duration: 436 km
Distance: €102
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Erfurt

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

4h 11m

€80–295

Karlsruhe to Jena train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Karlsruhe and Jena. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, 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 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:59 PM → 6:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
3:59 PM → 8:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
5:59 PM → 10:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:59 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:59 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 21m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
11:59 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
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