Travelling from Jena to Erfurt by train

Considering a train trip from Jena to Erfurt? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost for travel between Jena and Erfurt

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$32.27, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Jena to Erfurt train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at .

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at .

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at .

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at .

  • 0 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every .

How long does the train from Jena to Erfurt take?

The shortest journey time on this route is , with trains covering a total distance of 39 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Jena and Erfurt?

You can secure tickets for travel between Jena and Erfurt up to in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your Jena to Erfurt travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Erfurt.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Jena to Erfurt by train?

The train route from Jena to Erfurt covers 39 kilometres.

How much does the train from Jena to Erfurt cost?

The lowest fare on this route is CA$32.27. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

How far in advance can I book my Jena to Erfurt train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Jena to Erfurt by train?

The fastest journey is .