- Must visit
Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim exhibition presenting highlights from the Pergamon collection with Yadegar Asisi's large-scale panorama while the main museum is closed for renovation.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 27 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jena to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jena to Berlin will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
It's difficult to get from Jena to Berlin without transferring at least once.
IC 2065 · ICE 508
3660 · ICE 1508
74669 · ICE 930
RE 52152 · ICE 1008
3904 · ICE 1102
IC 2065 · ICE 508
3658 · ICE 800
3656 · ICE 802
74669 · ICE 930
RE 52152 · ICE 1008Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Berlin:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Berlin costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 9m.
You'll arrive about 40m sooner (2h 29m by train vs 3h 9m by car). Tickets start at around $70 (€57) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Jena to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80884 · ICE 934 | On time 8:07 AM Jena West station | 2h47 | 10:54 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3904 · ICE 1102 | On time 8:38 AM Jena West station | 2h45 | 11:23 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3656 · ICE 802 | On time 9:38 AM Jena West station | 2h30 | 12:08 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
80888 · ICE 932 | On time 10:07 AM Jena West station | 2h47 | 12:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3906 · ICE 1100 | On time 10:38 AM Jena West station | 2h45 | 1:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3658 · ICE 800 | On time 11:38 AM Jena West station | 2h27 | 2:05 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
80892 · ICE 930 | On time 12:07 PM Jena West station | 2h47 | 2:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
74669 · ICE 930 | On time 12:23 PM Jena Paradies station | 2h31 | 2:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RE 52152 · ICE 1008 | On time 12:45 PM Jena West station | 2h38 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2152 · ICE 1008 | On time 12:45 PM Jena West station | 2h38 | 3:23 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 2065 · ICE 508 | On time 1:02 PM Jena Paradies station | 2h27 | 3:29 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
3660 · ICE 1508 | On time 1:38 PM Jena West station | 2h44 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Jena to Berlin run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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