The average train between Cologne and Chemnitz takes 7h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Chemnitz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Chemnitz. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 3:11 PM which arrives into Chemnitz at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Chemnitz station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
Cologne to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chemnitz Hbf station.
Book your Cologne to Chemnitz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Transdev GmbH.
The distance between Cologne and Chemnitz is 419.5 km. The road distance is 680 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 6m.