Zurich to Jena Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Jena takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. 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 9m
Duration: 718 km
Distance: €210
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
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Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena Westtrain Re3 / ...

8h 13m

€143–802

Zurich to Jena train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Zurich and Jena. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Jena at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 2, 2026

9:36 PM → 6:32 AM
Arrives next day
8h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, September 3, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:20 AM
11h 12m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 1:19 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, September 4, 2026

12:08 AM → 12:20 PM
12h 12m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 1:19 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, September 5, 2026

4:36 PM → 1:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 41m • 3 changes
9:36 PM → 7:20 AM
Arrives next day
9h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, September 6, 2026

7:59 PM → 6:48 AM
Arrives next day
10h 49m • 3 changes
11:36 PM → 12:20 PM
Arrives next day
12h 44m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, September 7, 2026

5:08 AM → 1:19 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
8:59 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, September 8, 2026

12:08 AM → 11:20 AM
11h 12m • 3 changes
5:08 AM → 1:19 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 21m • 3 changes
7:34 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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