Düsseldorf to Chemnitz by train

Taking the train from Düsseldorf to Chemnitz

Ready to book a trip from Düsseldorf to Chemnitz by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost for travel between Düsseldorf and Chemnitz

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$245.05, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

• Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

• Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

• Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

• Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

• Are an even greener travel option than high speed

• Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Departure frequency and timetable from Düsseldorf to Chemnitz

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Düsseldorf to Chemnitz:

• 00:32 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 23:51 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 06:17 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 20:09 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 30 minutes from Düsseldorf toward Chemnitz.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 25 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time from Düsseldorf to Chemnitz

The quickest time by train is 6 hours and 3 minutes, travelling a total distance of 431 kilometres.

How far in advance Düsseldorf and Chemnitz tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Düsseldorf and Chemnitz are available 6 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Chemnitz

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Chemnitz.