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Chemnitz to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chemnitz and Essen takes 6h 31m and the fastest train takes 6h 27m. 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.

6h 31m
Duration
586 km
Distance
€129
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 55 / ...
7h 29m
€106–269

Chemnitz to Essen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Chemnitz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 585.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Chemnitz, Germany and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Essen Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Dortmund Hbf in around 7h 29m.

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