The average train between Saarbrücken and Jena takes 6h and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Saarbrücken 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 3 hours between Saarbrücken and Jena. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Jena at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 6h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Jena. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Jena station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
Saarbrücken to Jena train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Jena train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Jena train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Jena is 377.2 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Jena West via Mannheim Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 5h 51m.