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Eschweiler - Chemnitz Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 46 daily train trips between Eschweiler and Chemnitz. The average train journey from Eschweiler to Chemnitz takes 8 hours and 54 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Distance291 mi (468 km)
Fastest train6h 54m
Lowest price€58.48
Most frequent serviceDeutsche Bahn
Train lines3

Which train should you take from Eschweiler to Chemnitz?

There are 3 train lines with service from Eschweiler to Chemnitz. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 35 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
DB Intercity-Express68h 10m€111.22
Deutsche Bahn358h 57m€112.92
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company119h 7m€102.32
  • The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.

  • Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, or Deutsche Bahn EC, is a train service in Germany with regular service to Frankfurt, Hamburg, Zurich, Copenhagen, Berlin, Warsaw, and Munich. Deutsche Bahn Eurocity trains can be single or double-decker, but all are air conditioned.

  • Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Eschweiler to Chemnitz start from €72, and on average cost . Daily there are 11 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Chemnitz. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Eschweiler leaves from Train Station . And in Chemnitz trains arrive at Grüna(Sachs)Hp and one other train station.

    From Eschweiler to Chemnitz train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 9 hours and 7 minutes. If you are looking to get to Chemnitz faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 6 hours and 54 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 13 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Chemnitz.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there are trains that can take you the entire way from Eschweiler to Chemnitz. However, there are also some trips on this route that require you to board another vehicle, such as a bus or a shuttle, during your journey. This is worth paying attention to as you book your trip, since a direct train may be preferable for its speed and convenience.

The distance between Eschweiler and Chemnitz is approximately 291 miles, or 468 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 54 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 6 hours and 54 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Monday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Eschweiler to Chemnitz. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Monday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Monday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Eschweiler at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 46 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Chemnitz to Eschweiler.

City Information

Chemnitz

Chemnitz - DECHZ-0

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Chemnitz - DECHZ-1

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Named for the river running through the town, Chemnitz is a cultural center in Saxony, close to Germany's border with Czechia. The city was known as Karl-Marx-Stadt before German reunification, and an enormous bronze sculpture of Karl Marx's head reminds visitors of this legacy. Other notable structures in town include the Red Tower, a remnant of the city's 12-century walls, and the striking Altes Rathaus, or Old Town Hall. These two buildings are located close to the city center, with many enticing restaurants and unique shops in between.

You can find even more of Chemnitz's unique architecture in the Kassberg neighborhood, a residential area of 18th-century and 19th-century Art Nouveau buildings. For something a bit more special, check out trunks of petrified wood from Chemnitz petrified forest on display at the Museum of Natural History.

Dresden has the closest passenger airport to Chemnitz, but it is nearly an hour away. So, ground travel is often much more convenient to travel into Chemnitz. Check out cheap bus tickets on local carriers like FlixBus, or experience Germany's reliable rail network on a Deutsche Bahn train trip.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Eschweiler?

Main departure station: Train Station

There is one train station in Eschweiler.

All train stations in Eschweiler:

  • Train Station

Where is the train station in Chemnitz?

Main arrival station: Grüna(Sachs)Hp

Chemnitz receives travelers from Eschweiler at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Chemnitz:

  • Grüna(Sachs)Hp

  • Train Station

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