The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague to Jena
Cheapest price
€88
Average price
€109
Fastest journey
6 h 9 m
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
221 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Jena is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Jena will cost around €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €88.
It's difficult to get from Prague to Jena without transferring at least 3 times.
EC 174 · Bus 10174 · ICE 1556 · IC 2064
EC 176 · Bus 10176 · ICE 1558 · IC 2066
IC 564 · Os 20876 · EB 81022 · RE 3662
IC 512 · Os 20878 · EB 81024 · RE 3664
IC 564 · Os 20876 · EB 81022 · RE 3662
R 692 · Os 428005 · S 31730 · ICE 1558
R 690 · Os 428007 · S 31738 · ICE 1556
EC 378 · EC 10378 · ICE 1554 · IC 2062
EC 174 · Bus 10174 · ICE 1556 · IC 2064
EC 176 · Bus 10176 · ICE 1558 · IC 2066Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Prague to Jena
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Jena 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 bus which can get you there in 4h 30m. 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 €20.
Distance: 221 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€53 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest |
5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Prague to Jena train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 176 · Bus 10176 · ICE 1558 · IC 2066 | On time 7:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h26 | 1:54 PM Jena Paradies station | 3 transfers | |
EC 176 · EC 10176 · ICE 1558 · IC 2066 | On time 7:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h26 | 1:54 PM Jena Paradies station | 3 transfers | |
EC 176 · EC 10176 · ICE 1558 · IC 2066 | 7:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h48 | 2:16 PM Jena Saalbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
EC 176 · EC 10176 · IC 2442 · RB 74674 | 7:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 8h12 | 3:40 PM Jena Saalbahnhof | 3 transfers | |
IC 564 · Os 20876 · EB 81022 · RE 3662 | 7:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h01 | 2:36 PM Jena West station | 3 transfers | |
IC 564 · Os 20876 · EB 81022 · RE 3662 | 7:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h41 | 3:16 PM Jena Saalbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
R 692 · Os 428005 · S 31730 · IC 2442 | 7:45 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h55 | 3:40 PM Jena Saalbahnhof | 4 transfers | |
R 692 · Os 428005 · S 31730 · ICE 1558 | On time 7:45 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h09 | 1:54 PM Jena Paradies station | 4 transfers | |
EC 174 · Bus 10174 · ICE 1556 · IC 2064 | On time 9:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h26 | 3:54 PM Jena Paradies station | 3 transfers | |
EC 174 · EC 10174 · ICE 1556 · IC 2064 | On time 9:28 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h26 | 3:54 PM Jena Paradies station | 3 transfers | |
IC 512 · Os 20878 · EB 81024 · RE 3664 | 9:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h01 | 4:36 PM Jena West station | 3 transfers | |
R 690 · Os 428007 · S 31738 · ICE 1556 | On time 9:45 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h09 | 3:54 PM Jena Paradies station | 4 transfers | |
EX 356+ ag 63068+ ICE 1002 · RE 3965 | On time 10:35 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h13 | 5:48 PM Jena West station | 3 transfers | |
EC 378 · EC 10378 · ICE 1554 · IC 2062 | 11:33 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h21 | 5:54 PM Jena Paradies station | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prague to Jena
Distance 221 km |
Average train duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 00:22 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Prague to Jena trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Prague and Jena from €19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Prague to Jena

When departing from Prague, you have various train station options to start your route from including Prague hlavní nádraží, Prague-Holešovice and Praha-Kačerov. When arriving in Jena, you can end your trip in train stations like Jena West station, Jena Paradies station and Jena-Göschwitz station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Prague hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Jena West station, located 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Prague to Jena
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Partyzánská street.
- Restaurant Na Kovárně
- Cross Club
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Mama Shelter Prague
- Plaza Alta Hotel
- Hotel Belvedere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Budget
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany, Austria, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 6, 12, 17
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several public parking options.
- Restaurant Kotleta
- Café Imperial
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Kings Court
- Grand Hotel Bohemia
- Hotel Paris Prague
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and suburban trains
- Metro: Line B
- Tram: Lines 3, 5, 14, 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Wilsonova Street.
- Restaurant Fantova Kavárna
- Sushi Time
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CZK 10
- Hotel Esplanade Prague
- Falkensteiner Hotel Maria Prag
- Hotel City Central
- Cost CZK 100
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line C
- Tram: Lines 5, 9, 26
- Bus: Several lines available
- Gleis3viertel
- Imbiss
- Diener's
- Haus Orchideental
- Trattoria Italia
- Zur Wartburg
- Wein-Tanne
- Bauersfeld
- Eiscafe RIVA
- Portofino
- Wein-Tanne
- Subway
- Ibis
- Thüringer Hof
- Hotel Vielharmonie
- Hotel Rasenmühle
- Eiscafe RIVA
- Portofino
- Wein-Tanne
- Subway
- Ibis
- Thüringer Hof
- Hotel Vielharmonie
- Hotel Rasenmühle
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