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Zurich to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Jena takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 7h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

8h 6m
Duration
718 km
Distance
€199
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train Ic3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain train 12 / ...
  4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain train Rb
8h 16m
€145–707

Zurich to Jena train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Jena. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Jena at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 717.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Jena, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Jena West via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 8h 16m.

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