1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£96
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£126
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
7 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
7 h 11 m
Trains on 04 Sept
12
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jena to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jena to Paris will cost around £126 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
To travel from Jena to Paris you need to make at least 2 changes.
3930 · ICE 691 · ICE 75+
TGV 9570
IC 2162 · ICE 9572
3660 · ICE 1558+
TGV 9560
IC 2156 · ICE 593 · ICE 71+
TGV 9574
3652 · ICE 1656 · ICE 9556
3660 · ICE 1558+
TGV 9560
3656 · ICE 1652+
TGV 9552
3652 · ICE 1656 · ICE 9556
3944 · ICE 1654 · ICE 9590
3662 · ICE 1556 · ICE 9550Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jena to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £49, while a flight costs an average of £232.
Distance: 700 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£116 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest | £232 Average Price | £157 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 25m Average total duration Fastest 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 53m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Jena to Paris:
A coach is £67 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jena to Paris costing on average £116.
A coach is £183 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jena to Paris costing on average £232.
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 53m.
Coach takes on average 13h 4m.
The journey is about 2h 0m faster (6h 55m by train vs 8h 55m by car) and roughly £41 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£116 vs £157). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Jena to Paris trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:38 Jena | 7h12 | 14:50 Paris | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:56 Jena | 9h20 | 17:16 Paris | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:07 Jena | 7h43 | 15:50 Paris | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:09 Jena | 7h41 | 15:50 Paris | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:38 Jena | 7h12 | 15:50 Paris | 0 changesdirect | |
80876 · ICE 591 · ECE 151+ TGV 9576 | On time 4:18 Jena West station | 8h17 | 12:35 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
3652 · ICE 1656 · ICE 9556 | On time 5:38 Jena West station | 7h13 | 12:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
IC 2156 · ICE 593 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 6:45 Jena West station | 7h22 | 14:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
RE 52156 · ICE 593 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 6:45 Jena West station | 7h22 | 14:07 Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 changes | |
3944 · ICE 1654 · ICE 9590 | On time 7:38 Jena West station | 7h13 | 14:51 Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 changes | |
IC 2162 · ICE 9572 | On time 8:56 Jena Paradies station | 9h20 | 18:16 Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 change | |
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Trains from Jena to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £69 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 700 km distance in 6h 44m.
Distance 700 km |
Average train duration 6h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £69 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 44m |
First train 0:19 |
Last train 21:19 |
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One of the world’s greatest museums, housing masterpieces from antiquity to the nineteenth century, including the Mona Lisa.
World-renowned museum of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art in a grand former railway station on the Seine.
Museum devoted to Claude Monet and other Impressionists, best known for the immersive Water Lilies rooms.
Historic hilltop district with artists, stairways, village atmosphere, and some of the best panoramic views in Paris.
Elegant avenue running from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, famous for shops and national events.
Stylish historic district of mansions, courtyards, boutiques, and museums, ideal for wandering central Paris streets.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, mushrooms and onions. A classic French bistro dish linked to Burgundy and beloved in Paris.
Rich onion soup topped with toasted bread and melted cheese. In its traditional form it uses beef stock, making it a famous but non-vegetarian Paris bistro staple.
Duck confit cooked slowly in its own fat until tender, often served with potatoes. A traditional French speciality commonly found on Paris menus.
Elegant dining room by the Seine offering refined French cuisine and polished service in a landmark Paris setting.
Well-known crêperie specialising in Breton galettes and sweet crêpes, with a cosy, long-established atmosphere in Montparnasse.
Historic Art Nouveau brasserie near Gare de Lyon, known for classic French dishes and a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Very expensive for Europe: hotels, dining, and attractions cost more than in most French cities, though metros and bakeries help keep short stays manageable.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jena to Paris by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Jena to Paris trains use the Jena West to Paris Gare de l'Est station pair, with some services arriving at Paris Gare du Nord. Use this guide to compare Jena and Paris train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Jena West is 1 km from Jena city centre. Public transport options include:
Jena West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafe RIVA, Portofino, Wein-Tanne, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at Jena West. ATMs are available at Jena West.
Ticket office support is available at Jena West. Information desks are available at Jena West.
Luggage storage is available at Jena West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jena West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jena West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jena West.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Thüringer Hof, Hotel Vielharmonie, Hotel Rasenmühle.
Jena Paradies has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Eiscafe RIVA, Portofino, Wein-Tanne, Subway
Wi-Fi is available at Jena Paradies. ATMs are available at Jena Paradies.
Ticket office support is available at Jena Paradies. Information desks are available at Jena Paradies.
Luggage storage is available at Jena Paradies. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jena Paradies: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jena Paradies: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jena Paradies.
Nearby hotels include Ibis, Thüringer Hof, Hotel Vielharmonie, Hotel Rasenmühle.
Jena Saalbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Trattoria Italia, Zur Wartburg, Wein-Tanne, Bauersfeld
Wi-Fi is available at Jena Saalbahnhof. ATMs are available at Jena Saalbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Jena Saalbahnhof. Information desks are available at Jena Saalbahnhof.
Luggage storage is available at Jena Saalbahnhof. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jena Saalbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jena Saalbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jena Saalbahnhof.
Paris Gare de l'Est is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de l'Est has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Perchoir de la Gare de l'Est, La Consigne, Starbucks, Factory & Co, La Place, McDonald's, Mon Chou, Go Johnny Go, Maison Pradier, PAUL, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:45 - 20:30, Sat: 09:00 - 20:00, Sun: 09:00 - 20:30. Information desks are located between Tracks 15 and 18.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level -1 towards the metro access next to PAUL. Open every day from 07:30 to 22:30.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de l'Est: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de l'Est: The station is wheelchair accessible and has accessible toilets and orientation system for visually impaired travelers. There is disabled traveler assistance by Track 4. .
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Hôtel LOCOMO, Hôtel Parisianer.
Paris Gare du Nord is 3 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare du Nord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminus Nord, Chez Casimir, Brasserie Terminus Nord, McDonald’s, Bonne Journeé, Autogrill Grignotin, Autogrill Chips & Snacks
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on level -1, close to Platform 3 near the Rue de Maubeuge entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare du Nord: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare du Nord: Elevators, tactile warning strips. Contact the Accès Plus Mobility Service Centre at +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Hotel Whistler, Mercure Paris Gare du Nord, Ibis Paris Gare du Nord, Le Matissia, OKKO Hotels Paris Gare de l'Est.
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