The average train between Dortmund and Chemnitz takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 every 4 hours between Dortmund and Chemnitz. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:28 PM which arrives into Chemnitz at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Chemnitz station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Dortmund to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chemnitz Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Chemnitz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Transdev GmbH.
The distance between Dortmund and Chemnitz is 388.2 km. The road distance is 551 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf via Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 31m.