The average train between Salzburg and Chemnitz takes 8h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Salzburg 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 3 hours between Salzburg and Chemnitz. The earliest departure is at 3:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Salzburg is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Chemnitz at 11:25 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 8h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Chemnitz Hbf station via München Hbf station, Nürnberg Hbf station and Leipzig Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
Salzburg to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Salzburg to Chemnitz train services, operated by Transdev GmbH, arrive at Chemnitz Hbf station.
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The distance between Salzburg and Chemnitz is 337.7 km. The road distance is 443 km.
You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Chemnitz Hbf via München Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 7h 45m.