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Trip Summary
You can pick from 39 daily train trips between Sankt Pölten and Chemnitz. The average train journey from Sankt Pölten to Chemnitz takes 10 hours and 28 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 7 hours and 55 minutes.
Distance | 218 mi (352 km) |
Fastest train | 7h 55m |
Lowest price | £66.42 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Sankt Pölten to Chemnitz?
2 train services operate from Sankt Pölten to Chemnitz. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 34 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
Deutsche Bahn | 5 | 10h 27m | £93.52 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 34 | 10h 29m | £101.15 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Sankt Pölten to Chemnitz start from £66, and on average cost . Daily there are 34 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Chemnitz. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Sankt Pölten leaves from Pottenbrunn and 3 other stations. And in Chemnitz trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Sankt Pölten to Chemnitz train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 10 hours and 29 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 7 hours and 55 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Sankt Pölten and Chemnitz is approximately 218 miles, or 352 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 10 hours and 28 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 7 hours and 55 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.
Wednesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Sankt Pölten to Chemnitz. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Wednesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Wednesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Sankt Pölten at 00:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 20:00. 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 39 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 Sankt Pölten.
City Information
Chemnitz
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Named for the river running through the town, Chemnitz is a cultural centre 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 centre, with many enticing restaurants and unique shops in between.
You can find even more of Chemnitz's unique architecture in the Kassberg neighbourhood, 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 coach 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 Sankt Pölten?
Main departure station: Pottenbrunn
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Sankt Pölten where you can board the train.
All train stations in Sankt Pölten:
Pottenbrunn
Unterradlberg
St.Georgen am Steinfelde
Oberradlberg
Where is the train station in Chemnitz?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Chemnitz receives travelers from Sankt Pölten at its two active train stations.
Train stations in Chemnitz:
Train Station
Bus Station
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