Kiel to Jena Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Jena takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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.

6h 36m
Duration: 721 km
Distance: €170
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

6h 27m

€125–440

Kiel to Jena train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Kiel and Jena. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 7:05 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:05 PM → 7:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
3:05 PM → 9:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
5:05 PM → 11:30 PM
6h 25m • 2 changes
7:05 PM → 5:03 AM
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9h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 15m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:02 AM → 11:20 AM
7h 18m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 1:19 PM
6h 3m • 2 changes
9:05 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
11:05 AM → 5:20 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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.

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Kiel to Jena train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

1:05 PM → 7:20 PM

3:05 PM → 9:20 PM

5:05 PM → 11:30 PM

7:05 PM → 5:03 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM

7:16 AM → 1:19 PM

9:05 AM → 3:20 PM

11:05 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM

7:16 AM → 1:19 PM

9:05 AM → 3:20 PM

11:05 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM

7:16 AM → 1:19 PM

9:05 AM → 3:20 PM

11:05 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM

7:16 AM → 1:19 PM

9:05 AM → 3:20 PM

11:05 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:05 AM → 11:20 AM

7:16 AM → 1:19 PM

9:05 AM → 3:20 PM

11:05 AM → 5:20 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:02 AM → 11:20 AM

7:16 AM → 1:19 PM

9:05 AM → 3:20 PM

11:05 AM → 5:20 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena West

Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Train from Göttingen to Jena West

Train trips from Kiel

Train trips to Jena

Alternative transport options

7:05 PM → 5:03 AM
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