Jena to Cologne train
Cheap train tickets from Jena to Cologne
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Train schedule from Jena to Cologne
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Fastest train times from Jena to Cologne
Fastest Journey
4 h 46 m
Average
6 h 3 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
325 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Jena for Cologne every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Jena to Cologne
 | Distance | 202 miles (325 km) |
 | Average train duration | 5 h 27 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $46 (€41) |
 | Train frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 8 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | FlixTrain, Flixbus, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Jena to Cologne cover the 202 miles (325 km) long journey taking on average 5 h 27 min with our travel partners like FlixTrain, Flixbus, Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $46 (€41), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $27 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Jena-Göschwitz and arrive in Köln Hbf.
Train providers: FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn from Jena to Cologne trains
Buy your official FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn train tickets between Jena and Cologne from $27 (€24) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost train companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance train services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight trains on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long train journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train between Jena and Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Jena to Cologne train information with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 5 h 7 min
- Average Price: $27
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 8 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Jena to Cologne
When departing from Jena, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Jena-Göschwitz, Jena West and Jena Saalbahnhof. When arriving in Cologne, you can end your journey in train stations like Köln Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz and Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Omio customers book a train from Jena-Göschwitz to Köln Hbf most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Jena-Göschwitz, located approximately 4.3 miles (7 km) from the city center of Jena. The most popular arrival train station in Cologne, called Köln Hbf, is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from its city center.
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