Leiden to Jena Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Leiden and Jena takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. 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.

9h 38m
Duration: 768 km
Distance: €133
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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8h 20m

€101–348

Leiden to Jena train times

Trains run 5 times a day 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 2:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

3:47 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 38m • 3 changes
8:14 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
10h 34m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:47 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 8:20 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 10:20 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:47 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:44 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 8:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 10:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:44 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 8:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 10:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
3:44 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:44 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 7m • 3 changes
11:44 AM → 8:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
1:44 PM → 10:20 PM
8h 36m • 3 changes
3:44 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:47 AM → 2:20 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 5:51 PM
8h 4m • 3 changes
11:47 AM → 8:20 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
1:47 PM → 10:20 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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