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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Chemnitz
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€28
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
62 km
Cheap tickets
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.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Dresden for Chemnitz on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 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 Wed, Nov 05 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.
RB 7405008:08AM1h17
Dresden Hbf09:25AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RB 7405410:08AM1h17
Dresden Hbf11:25AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RE 7401008:52AM1h00
Dresden Hbf09:52AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RB 7405209:08AM1h17
Dresden Hbf10:25AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RE 7401209:52AM1h00
Dresden Hbf10:52AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RE 7401008:52AM1h00
Dresden Hbf09:52AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RE 7401209:52AM1h00
Dresden Hbf10:52AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RB 7405008:08AM1h17
Dresden Hbf09:25AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RB 7405410:08AM1h17
Dresden Hbf11:25AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
RB 7405209:08AM1h17
Dresden Hbf10:25AMChemnitz Hbf
€281One-way
0 transfers
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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€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 |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dresden to Chemnitz train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 10:53 PM
Last updated at 10:53 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB 74050 | On time 7:08 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h17 | 8:25 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 74010 | On time 7:52 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h00 | 8:52 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RB 74052 | On time 8:08 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h17 | 9:25 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RE 74012 | On time 8:52 AM Dresden Hbf | 1h00 | 9:52 AM Chemnitz Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| RB 74054 | On time 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
GermanyGermany
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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
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 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
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
About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
59m
Cheapest Price
€18
Deutsche Bahn frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
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.
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.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
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.
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.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
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.
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.
Quiet zone
Transdev GmbH
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
5h 1m
Cheapest Price
€17
Transdev GmbH frequency
1 a day
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn frequency
24 a day
FAQs: Trains from Dresden to Chemnitz
FAQs: Travel by train from Dresden to Chemnitz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Chemnitz.
The train time to Chemnitz from Dresden is on average 1 h 5 min for the 62 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Chemnitz from Dresden by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Dresden to Chemnitz leaves at 07: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Dresden to Chemnitz leaves at 22: 07.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Dresden to Chemnitz without having to change trains with Deutsche Bahn. There are 34 direct trains from Dresden to Chemnitz each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the route from Dresden to Chemnitz you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Chemnitz from Dresden on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 07.
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.
The cheapest month for a train from Dresden to Chemnitz is November.
Yes, you can take a coach between Dresden and Chemnitz.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dresden to Chemnitz
Dresden
Chemnitz
The major train station for departures in Dresden is Dresden Hauptbahnhof. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dresden Hauptbahnhof for your trip from Dresden to Chemnitz.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sun: 07:00 - 21:00
Distance to city center
1 kmWifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
- There are luggage lockers close to by the waiting room and the stairs leading to Platforms 3/4.
Dining
- Burger King
- asiagourmet
- dean&david
- Hot Dog King
- Starbucks
- Subway
- BABA Döner
- Marché
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- & more
Accessibility
- Accessible facilities such as toilets and ramps and additional assistance as needed. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Hotel
- Hotel Kipping
- Pullman Dresden Newa
- IntercityHotel Dresden
Information Desk
- Located by Platform 9 in the main concourse.
Dresden-Neustadt
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 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
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- ElbUferei
- Raskolnikoff
- Byblos
- Kantine No. 2
Hotel
- Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden
- Rothenburger Hof
- Mezcalero
- Villa Romantika
Dresden Grenzstraße
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
9 kmDining
- Zur Wetterwarte
- Campina
- Schnellrestaurant Fontane
- Bebendorf
Dresden Freiberger Straße
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- BrennNessel
- VG Bistro
- Antalya
- Dix-Diner
Hotel
- Achat Hotel Dresden
- Elbflorenz
- Artis
- Motel One Dresden am Zwinger
Dresden, Strehlener Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmThe major train station for arrivals in Chemnitz is Chemnitz Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Chemnitz Hbf for your journey to Chemnitz from Dresden.
Chemnitz Hbf
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Genießer-Eck
- Delphi
- Zum Haineck
- Japanisches Restaurant Osaka
Hotel
- Hotel Chemnitzer Hof
- Hotel Sächsischer Hof
- Hotel an der Oper
- Hotel Elisenhof
Chemnitz Süd
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- McDonald's
- Maharadscha Palast
- Café Südeck
- Sofra-Dürüm-Döner
Chemnitz Mitte
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Dining
- McDonald's
- Eisgarten an der Kaßbergauffahrt
- Syrtaki
- La bouchée
Chemnitz-Schönau
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Burger King
- Pizzeria Himalaya
- Marmaris Döner-Kebab-Haus
- Asia-Imbiss
Hotel
- Achat
Chemnitz-Siegmar
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
5 kmDining
- Brauerei Reichenbrand
- König Imbiss
- Asia Imbiss
- Marschner's Eiscafe
Hotel
- Rabensteiner Hof
Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf
Amenities at train station
DiningAccessibilityinformation
Distance to city center
4 kmAccessibility
- The following equipment features serve to ensure barrier-free accessibility to the station. Available are: Gleis 1: platform height >= 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance Gleis 2: platform height >= 55 cm passenger information display public address system tactile platform access tactile guiding strip stairs marking contrasting guidance
Chemnitz Roter Turm
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Chemnitz Schule Altchemnitz
Chemnitz Theaterplatz
Amenities at train station
Accessibilityinformation
Chemnitz Friedrichstraße
Amenities at train station
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