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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$190
Fastest journey
9 h 11 m
Average duration
9 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
788 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chemnitz to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chemnitz to Paris will cost around $190 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
Of the 5 trains that leave Chemnitz for Paris on Mon, Jun 01, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 788 km distance in an average of 9 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 11 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 10 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 489 miles (788 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$183 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 18m Average total duration 14h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Paris:
A bus is $23 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Paris costing on average $97 (€78).
A bus is $110 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Paris costing on average $183 (€148).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 12m.
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
The journey is about 1h 43m faster (8h 12m by train vs 9h 55m by car) and roughly $53 (€42) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($183 (€148) vs $236 (€190)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chemnitz to Paris trains for tomorrow, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:31 AM Chemnitz | 9h21 | 3:52 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:54 AM Chemnitz | 10h38 | 8:32 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:31 AM Chemnitz | 9h11 | 7:42 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:31 AM Chemnitz | 9h21 | 8:52 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:31 PM Chemnitz | 9h21 | 9:52 PM Paris | 0 transfersDirect |
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Trains from Chemnitz to Paris run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $84 (€68) but you can travel from only $27 (€22) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 489 miles (788 km) distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 489 miles (788 km) |
Average train duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $84 (€68) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 8h 20m |
First train 4:21 AM |
Last train 10:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
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