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Trip Summary
You can pick from 5 daily train trips between Minden and Chemnitz. The average train journey from Minden to Chemnitz takes 5 hours and 30 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as 4 hours and 37 minutes.
| Distance | 200 mi (323 km) |
| Fastest train | 4h 37m |
| Lowest price | MX$671.35 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Minden to Chemnitz
- DB Intercity tickets: MX$1,057 one-way
- DB Intercity-Express tickets: MX$1,057 one-way
- Deutsche Bahn tickets: MX$671 one-way
Which train should you take from Minden to Chemnitz?
There are 3 train lines with service from Minden to Chemnitz. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 4 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 7h 16m | MX$1,153.65 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 5h 39m | MX$1,053.50 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 4 | 5h 14m | MX$1,123.45 |
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
The distance between Minden and Chemnitz is approximately 200 miles, or 323 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 5 hours and 30 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 4 hours and 37 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.
Trains departing from Minden to Chemnitz tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Minden at 1:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 5 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 Minden.
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 Minden?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Minden.
All train stations in Minden:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Chemnitz?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Chemnitz has one train station.
All train stations in Chemnitz:
Train Station
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