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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Chemnitz
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dresden to Chemnitz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Chemnitz will cost around €28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 5 trains that leave Dresden for Chemnitz on Sun, Dec 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 62 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dresden to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 62 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€26 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dresden to Chemnitz train times
The table below shows live departures for Dresden to Chemnitz trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74050 | 7:08 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h17 | 8:25 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 74010 | 7:52 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h00 | 8:52 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 74052 | 8:08 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h17 | 9:25 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 74012 | 8:52 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h00 | 9:52 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 74054 | 9:08 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h17 | 10:25 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dresden to Chemnitz
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Trains from Dresden to Chemnitz run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:24, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 62 km distance in 59m.
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 00:24 |
Last train 23:30 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn from Dresden to Chemnitz trainsDeutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn trains will get you between Dresden and Chemnitz from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Transdev GmbH
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
FAQs: Trains from Dresden to Chemnitz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dresden to Chemnitz by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chemnitz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Dresden, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Dresden Hbf, Dresden-Neustadt station and Dresden Flughafen. When arriving in Chemnitz, you can end your journey in train stations like Chemnitz Hbf, Chemnitz Süd station and Chemnitz Zentralhaltestelle.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Dresden Hbf, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Chemnitz Hbf, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dresden to Chemnitz
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Thursday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Friday: 06:45 - 20:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 20:00
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
Accessibility
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Genießer-Eck
- Delphi
- Zum Haineck
- Japanisches Restaurant Osaka
- Hotel Chemnitzer Hof
- Hotel Sächsischer Hof
- Hotel an der Oper
- Hotel Elisenhof
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Brauerei Reichenbrand
- König Imbiss
- Asia Imbiss
- Marschner's Eiscafe
- Rabensteiner Hof
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- McDonald's
- Maharadscha Palast
- Café Südeck
- Sofra-Dürüm-Döner
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