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The cheapest and fastest trains from Dresden to Chemnitz
Showing times and prices for 02 Dec
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£30
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dresden to Chemnitz will cost around £30 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Fast trains
Of the 5 trains that leave Dresden for Chemnitz every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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 7405008:081h17
Dresden Hbf09:25Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RB 7405410:081h17
Dresden Hbf11:25Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RE 7401008:521h00
Dresden Hbf09:52Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RB 7405209:081h17
Dresden Hbf10:25Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RE 7401209:521h00
Dresden Hbf10:52Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RE 7401008:521h00
Dresden Hbf09:52Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RE 7401209:521h00
Dresden Hbf10:52Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RB 7405008:081h17
Dresden Hbf09:25Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RB 7405410:081h17
Dresden Hbf11:25Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
RB 7405209:081h17
Dresden Hbf10:25Chemnitz Hbf
£301One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 62 km
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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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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, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 02:19
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB 74050 | On time 07:08 Dresden Hbf | 1h17 | 08:25 Chemnitz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RE 74010 | On time 07:52 Dresden Hbf | 1h00 | 08:52 Chemnitz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RB 74052 | On time 08:08 Dresden Hbf | 1h17 | 09:25 Chemnitz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RE 74012 | On time 08:52 Dresden Hbf | 1h00 | 09:52 Chemnitz Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| RB 74054 | On time 09:08 Dresden Hbf | 1h17 | 10:25 Chemnitz Hbf | 0 changesdirect |
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Advantages
Relatively short driveDisadvantages
Full laneAs part of the Deutschlandticket, a train journey instead of a car is highly recommended. Although there was only free wifi at some stations, there was always a power socket available. The train was quite full, but I still managed to get a seat. If not, it would have been possible to reserve a seat. In fact, there were no long delays, which has become a rarity. But within the framework of the €49 ticket, one could not complain in any case. Toilets were also available on every train.
Advantages
ConvenienceEnvironmentally friendlyCity centre to city centreDisadvantages
Time flexibilityLimited routesThe train journey from Dresden to Görlitz offers a pleasant travelling experience.
The modern trains are well equipped, with comfortable seats and wifi, which makes the journey particularly pleasant. The service on board is courteous and the train attendants are available to answer any questions. The cleanliness of the train is consistently maintained, which contributes to a pleasant environment. The journey time is generally moderate so that the route can be travelled efficiently. The price of the train journey is fair, making the train journey from Dresden to Görlitz an attractive option.
Advantages
PunctualityDisadvantages
NoneThe train journey from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf was the most relaxed journey ever! The train arrived on time, travelled quickly and also arrived on time at 17:52 at the main station in Chemnitz. The facilities were great - wifi & power sockets, the service and staff unfortunately as always not particularly friendly. The hygiene was adequate. This time the number of passengers was also pleasant, and the noise level was correspondingly high.
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 £18 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
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.
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
Coach from £5
Distance 62 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
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
Coach 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
£17
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
£16
Transdev GmbH frequency
1 a day
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 0m
Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn frequency
24 a day
FAQs: Dresden to Chemnitz train
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.
The cost of a train ticket from Dresden to Chemnitz can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £24.
Typically, two to three days in Chemnitz allow visitors to explore its main attractions, including the Karl Marx Monument, the Chemnitz Art Collections, and the Saxon Industrial Museum.
Yes, a day trip from Dresden to Chemnitz is feasible as the journey takes 59m, the distance is 62 km, and trains run 9 times per day.
The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Chemnitz is by coach, costing approximately £5.
The train journey from Dresden to Chemnitz offers scenic views of the Saxon countryside, passing through lush green landscapes, charming villages, and rolling hills, making it a pleasant experience for travellers.
The train distance from Dresden to Chemnitz is 62 km.
Booking trains from Dresden to Chemnitz in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The last train from Dresden to Chemnitz departs at 23:30.
The train journey from Dresden to Chemnitz covers a distance of 62 km and takes approximately 59m. Trains run 9 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Dresden and Chemnitz. The service operates 8 times per day, provided by Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
The train station in Dresden that goes to Chemnitz is Dresden Hbf, and it arrives at Chemnitz Hbf.
There is no night train service from Dresden to Chemnitz.
The first train from Dresden to Chemnitz leaves at 0:24.
Trains from Dresden to Chemnitz run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Dresden to Chemnitz.
To get from Dresden to Chemnitz, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dresden and 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.
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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