Zurich to Jena Trains

Zurich to Jena trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Jena takes 8h 41m 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 41m
Duration: 718 km
Distance: €162
Average price: Every 4 hours
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 47m

€126–402

Zurich to Jena train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Zurich and Jena. The earliest departure is at 6:58 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 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:58 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
7h 27m • 2 changes
7:58 PM → 5:03 AM
Arrives next day
9h 5m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 12:20 PM
Arrives next day
14h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
4:58 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
7h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:58 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
2:34 PM → 10:20 PM
7h 46m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 12:20 PM
Arrives next day
14h 22m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:58 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 8:20 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:58 AM → 2:20 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
8:58 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
10:58 AM → 6:20 PM
7h 22m • 2 changes
11:58 AM → 8:20 PM
8h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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 → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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 → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
8h 26m • 2 changes

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