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Trip Overview

The average train between Chemnitz and Essen takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 4m. There is a train service every few hours 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 27m
Duration
585 km
Distance
€133
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hanover

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  1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain train Re6
  2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hbftrain train 55 / ...
  3. Take the train from Hannover Hbf to Essen Hbftrain train 10 / ...
7h 9m
€110–251

Chemnitz to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Chemnitz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 5:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 585.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Hannover Hbf in around 7h 9m.

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