The train between Kassel and Jena takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Kassel 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 twice daily between Kassel and Jena. The earliest departure is at 12:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Kassel is at 6:59 PM which arrives into Jena at 9:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Jena. However, there are services departing from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station and arriving at Jena West station via Erfurt Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Kassel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.
Kassel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Jena West station.
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The distance between Kassel and Jena is 152.1 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Jena West via Erfurt Hbf in around 2h.