The average train between Leiden and Jena takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden 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 Leiden and Jena. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Jena at 1:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Leiden 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.
No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Jena. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal station and arriving at Jena West station via Arnhem Centraal station, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station and Erfurt Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Leiden to Jena train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Jena West station.
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The distance between Leiden and Jena is 509.2 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Jena West via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 47m.