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 €35 - €80 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 train and fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €100 - €390.

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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Essen Hbf via Leipzig Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Essen?

The distance between Chemnitz and Essen is 582 km. The road distance is 480 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 via Hanover which takes 7h 6m and costs €65 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m 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 Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Essen?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Essen is to train via Hanover which takes 7h 6m and costs €65 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 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 Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Essen is 480 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m 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?

Book your Chemnitz to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Essen?

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Chemnitz to Essen - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Chemnitz to Essen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 56 / ...
3. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
7h 6m
€65–166
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
€39–80
Drive 480 km
1. Drive from Chemnitz to Essencar 480 km
4h 28m
€68–98
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
4h 24m
€102–384
Train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 55 / ...
7h 21m
€49–166
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 Kamentrain Re
4. Take the train from Kamen to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 51m
€94–144
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 26m
€105–340
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
6h 14m
€93–294
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 56m
€186–396
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LEJ - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 45m
€131–262
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain
6h 40m
€99–327

Chemnitz to Essen by train

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Distance: 581.9 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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 Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 6m. 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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