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Karlsruhe to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Jena takes 4h 56m 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 56m
Duration
436 km
Distance
€97
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain train 20 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
4h 40m
€78–456

Karlsruhe to Jena train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Karlsruhe and Jena. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 436.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Jena West via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf in around 4h 40m.

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