The average train between Zurich and Jena takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week 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.
Trains run 4 times a week between Zurich and Jena. The earliest departure is at 7:58 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Zurich is at 7:59 PM which arrives into Jena at 5:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Jena. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Jena station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Zurich to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Jena train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Jena West station.
Book your Zurich to Jena train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Preßnitztalbahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Zurich and Jena is 453.5 km. The road distance is 718 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Jena West via Basel SBB and Erfurt Hbf in around 7h 53m.
