The average train between Karlsruhe and Chemnitz takes 7h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe and Chemnitz. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Chemnitz at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Chemnitz? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe station and arriving at Chemnitz station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
Karlsruhe to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Karlsruhe to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Chemnitz Hbf station.
Book your Karlsruhe to Chemnitz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Transdev GmbH.
The distance between Karlsruhe and Chemnitz is 382.2 km. The road distance is 589 km.
You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Chemnitz Hbf via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf in around 6h 19m.