The average train between Nuremberg and Chemnitz takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 hourly between Nuremberg and Chemnitz. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Chemnitz at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Chemnitz station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Nuremberg to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Nuremberg to Chemnitz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
The distance between Nuremberg and Chemnitz is 202.5 km. The road distance is 386 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof via Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 21m.