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Train Leipzig → Chemnitz

Schedule & travel time

1h 2m 68 km 20 trains/day
RE

Route overview

1h 2m

Fastest time

1h 11m

Avg. duration

68

Kilometers

20

Trains per day

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By train from Leipzig to Chemnitz

An important regional connection: The train connection from Leipzig to Chemnitz is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 2m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 68 kilometers and is served by about 20 trains every day. The regular service gives you plenty of options when planning your trip.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Nicht elektrifiziert

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Available train types

This route is served by RE.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Leipzig to Chemnitz saves you about 13 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 Leipzig to Chemnitz?

The fastest connection from Leipzig to Chemnitz takes 1h 2m. The average travel time is 1h 11m.

How many trains run daily from Leipzig to Chemnitz?

About 20 trains run daily on the Leipzig - Chemnitz route. Train types include RE.

What is the route from Leipzig to Chemnitz?

The direct connection covers 68 km.

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Return journey

Chemnitz Leipzig

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Leipzig → Halle0h 19mLeipzig → Dresden1h 6mLeipzig → Erfurt43mLeipzig → Berlin1h 5mDresden → Chemnitz0h 58mZwickau → Chemnitz35mBerlin → Chemnitz2h 40m
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Schedule data last updated: 01/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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