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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Jena Paradies | Hamburg Hbf | Cheapest | ||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Jena West | Hamburg Hbf | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Jena Paradies | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
InterCity + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Train | Jena West | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | ||||
| Train | Jena Paradies | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Jena to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 407, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 11 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Deutsche Bahn ICE ticket prices on this trip start at R 1 514
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Jena to Hamburg by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Jena to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Jena to Hamburg start from R 585. The average price for this train route is around R 1 686. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Jena to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Jena to Hamburg is 4h 50m, covering a distance of 312 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 7m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Jena to Hamburg route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 16 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Jena to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Jena to Hamburg departs at 06:31. And the latest train departs at 21:16.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Jena to Hamburg was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 366To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Jena to Hamburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 1 366 to R 2 676 for a train ticket from Jena to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 366, which is on 2025-12-16.
