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Train Erfurt → Chemnitz

Schedule & travel time

1h 59m 126 km 16 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

1h 59m

Fastest time

2h 23m

Avg. duration

126

Kilometers

16

Trains per day

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By train from Erfurt to Chemnitz

An important rail connection: The train connection from Erfurt to Chemnitz is one of the popular rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 59m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 126 kilometers and is served by about 16 trains every day. The solid frequency enables flexible trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Erfurt to Chemnitz saves you about 14 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Erfurt to Chemnitz?

The fastest connection from Erfurt to Chemnitz takes 1h 59m. The average travel time is 2h 23m.

How many trains run daily from Erfurt to Chemnitz?

About 16 trains run daily on the Erfurt - Chemnitz route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Erfurt to Chemnitz?

The direct connection covers 126 km.

More interesting connections

Erfurt → Eisenach
0h 22m49 km
Erfurt → Leipzig
0h 43m120 km
Leipzig → Chemnitz
1h 2m68 km
Dresden → Chemnitz
0h 58m73 km
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Return journey

Chemnitz Erfurt

More connections

Erfurt → Eisenach0h 22mErfurt → Leipzig0h 43mErfurt → Halle0h 27mErfurt → Bamberg44mLeipzig → Chemnitz1h 2mDresden → Chemnitz0h 58mZwickau → Chemnitz35m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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