Zurich to Jena Trains

Zurich to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Jena takes 9h 11m 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.

9h 11m
Duration: 718 km
Distance: €150
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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

7h 51m

€111–390

Zurich to Jena train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Jena. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Jena at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 9h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:59 PM → 12:20 PM
Arrives next day
14h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
9:59 PM → 12:20 PM
Arrives next day
14h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
7:59 PM → 3:44 AM
Arrives next day
7h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:59 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 21m • 2 changes
10:59 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 21m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
3:59 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 2 changes

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