The average train between Altenburg and Chemnitz takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Altenburg to Chemnitz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Altenburg and Chemnitz. The earliest departure is at 1:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Altenburg is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Chemnitz at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Altenburg to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Altenburg station and arriving at Chemnitz station via Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Altenburg to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Altenburg station.
Altenburg to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Chemnitz Hbf station.
Book your Altenburg to Chemnitz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Transdev GmbH and Die Länderbahn.
The distance between Altenburg and Chemnitz is 38.4 km. The road distance is 93 km.
You can take a train from Altenburg to Chemnitz Hbf via Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof and Zwickau(Sachs)Hbf in around 1h 15m.