The average train between Kiel and Jena takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 8m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Kiel and Jena. The earliest departure is at 2:05 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Jena. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Jena station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Kiel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Kiel to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Kiel and Jena is 389.8 km. The road distance is 721 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Jena West via Hamburg Hbf and Erfurt Hbf in around 6h 28m.
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