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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Chemnitz is to rideshare which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Chemnitz is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Chemnitz?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Chemnitz Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Erfurt Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Cologne to Chemnitz?

The distance between Cologne and Chemnitz is 631 km. The road distance is 501.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Chemnitz without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Cologne to Chemnitz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Chemnitz train from?

Cologne to Chemnitz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Chemnitz?

The best way to get from Cologne to Chemnitz is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Cologne to Chemnitz train arrive?

Cologne to Chemnitz train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Chemnitz?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Chemnitz is 502 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Cologne to Chemnitz.

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

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Where can I stay near Chemnitz?

There are 871+ hotels available in Chemnitz.

Can I share a ride from Cologne to Chemnitz?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cologne and Chemnitz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Re
7h 39m
€106–275
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Cologne to Chemnitzrideshare 501.1 km
5h 20m
€21–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N20 / ...
8h 10m
€35–65
Drive 501.6 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Chemnitzcar 501.6 km
4h 18m
€71–103
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
3. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain
5h 37m
€153–433
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Köln to Dresdenbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Rb / ...
19h 5m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain
6h 27m
€103–391
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Dresden central stationbus
3. Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain
7h 7m
€85–232
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain
6h 7m
€119–418

Cologne to Chemnitz by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 630.6 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Chemnitz central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h.

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