There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Chemnitz by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare
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Train via Erfurt
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Re
5h 41m€90–343Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Mainz to Chemnitz421.5 km
5h 6m€25Bus
- Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N1306 / ...
7h€33–60Drive 422.6 km
- Drive from Mainz to Chemnitzcar 422.6 km
3h 36m€60–87Fly to Dresden Airport, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
- Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain
4h 31m€153–320Train
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Re
5h 54m€89–338Train #2
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain Drf
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Re
8h 50mFly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane FRA - LEJ
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain
4h 28m€119–212
Mainz to Chemnitz by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Chemnitz is to rideshare which costs €25 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Mainz to Chemnitz is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Chemnitz station. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Chemnitz central bus station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Chemnitz Hbf via Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
The distance between Mainz and Chemnitz is 489 km. The road distance is 422.6 km.
The best way to get from Mainz to Chemnitz without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 5h 41m and costs €90 - €350.
It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Mainz to Chemnitz, including transfers.
Mainz to Chemnitz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.
Mainz to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Mainz to Chemnitz is to train via Erfurt which takes 5h 41m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Chemnitz, Germany?
You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Chemnitz Hbf via Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Chemnitz central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 10m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Dresden Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–280
Flights from Frankfurt to Dresden Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–280
Flights from Frankfurt to Leipzig-Halle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–210
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–300
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Chemnitz central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Mainz to Chemnitz
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Mainz to Chemnitz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.
Mainz to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Chemnitz is 423 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Mainz to Chemnitz.
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Book your Mainz to Chemnitz bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Mainz and Chemnitz. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









