Salzburg to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Salzburg and Jena takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Salzburg 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.

5h 42m
Duration: 551 km
Distance: €121
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

best

Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

5h 11m

€77–484

Salzburg to Jena train times

Trains run hourly between Salzburg and Jena. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Jena at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

10:55 PM → 8:20 AM
Arrives next day
9h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:05 AM → 10:20 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
5:39 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
6:05 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 1:19 PM
5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:20 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
5:05 AM → 10:20 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
5:39 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:20 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
5:05 AM → 10:20 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes
5:39 AM → 11:20 AM
5h 41m • 3 changes
6:46 AM → 12:20 PM
5h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

3:47 AM → 9:20 AM
5h 33m • 3 changes
5:05 AM → 10:20 AM
5h 15m • 3 changes

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