The average train between Chemnitz and Erfurt takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chemnitz to Erfurt. 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 hourly between Chemnitz and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz station and arriving at Erfurt station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Chemnitz to Erfurt train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, depart from Chemnitz Hbf station.
Chemnitz to Erfurt train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Chemnitz to Erfurt train tickets online with Transdev GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Chemnitz and Erfurt is 133.9 km. The road distance is 196 km.
You can take a train from Chemnitz Hbf to Erfurt Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 1h 59m.