The average train between Cologne and Chemnitz takes 7h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Chemnitz. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:34 PM which arrives into Chemnitz at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Chemnitz? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Chemnitz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
Cologne to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf 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 695 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Chemnitz Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 4m.