Chemnitz to Essen Trains

Chemnitz to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chemnitz and Essen takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 8m
Duration: 585 km
Distance: €99
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...

7h 20m

€52–193

Chemnitz to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chemnitz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

4:21 AM → 11:45 AM
7h 24m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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