The average train between Lucerne and Jena takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Lucerne 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 Lucerne and Jena. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Lucerne is at 7:54 PM which arrives into Jena at 3:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 26m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Jena. However, there are services departing from Luzern station and arriving at Jena West station via Basel SBB station and Erfurt Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
Lucerne to Jena train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Lucerne to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Jena West station.
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The distance between Lucerne and Jena is 493.2 km. The road distance is 612 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Jena West via Basel SBB and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 59m.