Vienna to Jena train with Deutsche Bahn (IC,ICE,RE,RB)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Jena

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$67

Average price

$135

Fastest journey

7 h 4 m

Average duration

8 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

459 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Jena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Vienna to Jena will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Vienna for Jena on Sun, Jul 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 459 km distance in an average of 8 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 4 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest trains will take 11 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

08:13AM7h04

Vienna

03:17PMJena

$671One-way

0 transfers

08:28PM11h20

Vienna

07:48AMJena

$721One-way

0 transfers

09:01AM7h50

Vienna

04:51PMJena

$1131One-way

0 transfers

08:57AM9h03

Vienna

06:00PMJena

$2071One-way

0 transfers

10:13AM7h47

Vienna

06:00PMJena

$2181One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Jena

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Jena among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €120.

Distance: 284 miles (458 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€110 Average price	€44 Average price Cheapest	€268 Average price
8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions	1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Vienna to Jena

Austria

Germany

Trains from Vienna to Jena run on average 17 times per day, taking around 8h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $50 (€40) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $35 (€28)

Distance

284 miles (458 km)

Average train duration

8h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

$50 (€40)

Trains per day

Fastest train

6h 35m

First train

00:16

Last train

23:43

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $35 (€28)

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB | InterCity from Vienna to Jena trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE and ÖBB | InterCity train tickets from Vienna to Jena from $47 (€38) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

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. 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.

Deutsche Bahn from Vienna to Jena train information:

Average Duration: 7 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: $47
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

The ÖBB ICE is a high-speed train service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB). It is one of the most popular train services in Austria, offering fast and comfortable journeys between major cities. The ICE trains are modern and well-equipped, with comfortable seating, air-conditioning, and power sockets. There are three types of ICE trains: ICE T, ICE S, and ICE Sprinter. The ICE T is the fastest, with speeds of up to 230 km/h, while the ICE S and ICE Sprinter offer slightly slower speeds. The ÖBB ICE offers a range of ticket types, including single tickets, return tickets, and group tickets. Onboard facilities include a restaurant car, free Wi-Fi, and a range of entertainment options. The most popular routes for the ÖBB ICE include Vienna to Salzburg, Vienna to Innsbruck, and Vienna to Graz.

Train information from Vienna to Jena with ÖBB | ICE:

Average Duration: 6 h 38 min
Cheapest Price: $56

ÖBB Intercity is a domestic high-speed rail service operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) in Austria. They are addition to the Eurocity and the Railjet for long-distance travels and also include first class cars, the trains are air-conditioned, hve power sockets a minibar service and are comfortable. ÖBB Intercity trains mostly run on the inner alpine lines to cities like Graz, Linz and Salzburg and Inssbruck.

ÖBB | InterCity from Vienna to Jena train information:

Average Duration: 7 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: $273
ÖBB | InterCity frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Vienna to Jena

FAQs: Travel by train from Vienna to Jena easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Jena.

Cheap train tickets from Vienna to Jena can start from as little as $47 (€38) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Vienna to Jena is $127 (€102); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Vienna to Jena train time is 6 h 35 min covering the 284 mile (458 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Vienna to Jena leaves at 12: 19 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Vienna to Jena leaves at 11: 28 PM.

There are 17 trains a day from Vienna to Jena which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB | InterCity. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Jena. Take the fast train with ÖBB | ICE from Vienna to Jena.

For the best Vienna to Jena train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or ÖBB | InterCity. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Vienna to Jena to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 28 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Vienna Hbf, which is located around 2.9 miles (4.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Jena Paradies station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Vienna to Jena is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Jena including taking a train, bus or flight.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Vienna to Jena

Vienna

Jena

The major train station for departures in Vienna is Wien Meidling Bahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Wien Meidling Bahnhof for your trip from Vienna to Jena.

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