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Trip Summary
2 trains operate daily from Chemnitz to Freital. The train trip from Chemnitz to Freital is usually about one hour and 5 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 55 minutes.
Distance | 34 mi (55 km) |
Fastest train | 0h 55m |
Lowest price | $27.16 |
Trains per day | 12 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Chemnitz to Freital?
There are 4 train lines with service from Chemnitz to Freital. Deutsche Bahn is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 1 | 1h 8m | $27.16 |
DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 1h 8m | $27.16 |
Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 1h 5m | $27.16 |
vogtlandbahn | 1 | 1h 8m | $27.16 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Chemnitz to Freital. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Chemnitz at 12:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Chemnitz twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Freital with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Freital to Chemnitz.
City Information
Chemnitz
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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 Chemnitz?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Chemnitz.
All train stations in Chemnitz:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Freital?
Main arrival station: Freital-Hainsberg
Freital has one train station.
Train stations in Freital:
Freital-Hainsberg
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