Chemnitz to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Chemnitz and Essen takes 7h 10m and the fastest train takes 6h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Chemnitz to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 10m
Duration: 585 km
Distance: €108
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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7h 20m

€52–227

Chemnitz to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Chemnitz and Essen. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Chemnitz is at 4:31 PM which arrives into Essen at 12:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 7h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:21 AM → 11:45 AM
7h 24m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:31 AM → 11:45 AM
6h 14m • 2 changes
6:31 AM → 1:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 3:58 PM
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:31 AM → 5:45 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chemnitz to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.