What is the cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Essen?

The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Essen is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Essen?

The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Chemnitz and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at Essen central train station via Leipzig central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Chemnitz and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Essen. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz Hbf and arriving at Essen Hbf via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Essen?

The distance between Chemnitz and Essen is 597 km. The road distance is 481.1 km.

How do I travel from Chemnitz to Essen without a car?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Essen without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Chemnitz to Essen?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Chemnitz to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Essen bus from?

Chemnitz to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chemnitz central bus station.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Essen train from?

Chemnitz to Essen train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Essen?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Essen is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Chemnitz to Essen bus arrive?

Chemnitz to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Chemnitz to Essen train arrive?

Chemnitz to Essen train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Essen is 481 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Chemnitz to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Chemnitz to Essen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chemnitz to Essen?

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Chemnitz to Essen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Chemnitz to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 51
6h 47m
€100–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus 182
2. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Essen central train stationbus 023 / ...
9h 10m
€42–71
Drive 481.1 km
1. Drive from Chemnitz to Essencar 481.1 km
4h 31m
€71–103
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Dresden Hbftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 48m
€134–423
Train via Dortmund
1. Take the train from Chemnitz Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
7h 21m
€97–227
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re1
2. Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen-Altenessentrain Re
9h 43m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BER - DUS
5h 30m
€129–371
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane PRG - DUS
7h 23m
€95–247
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BER - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 18m
€120–378

Chemnitz to Essen by train

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Distance: 597.3 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Essen Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Essen central train station via Leipzig central train station in around 9h 10m.

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