How to travel from Cologne to Chemnitz

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Travel Information between Cologne and Chemnitz

distanceDistance259 miles (418 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$29 - $58
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $29 (€25) • 6 h 15 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $58 (€50) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 259 miles (418 km) by train, bus or flight between Cologne and Chemnitz. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Chemnitz.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Cologne to Chemnitz

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 40 24Cheapest 60
Average price 107 59Cheapest 241
Average duration5h 41m8h 0m1h 10m
Direct Options
First departure2:07 AM12:45 AM5:55 AM
Last departure11:53 PM11:35 PM8:45 PM
No. of daily departures928
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • BlaBlaCar
  • FlixBus
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Travel options
from Cologne to Chemnitz

How to get from Cologne to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Cologne to Chemnitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
10:45AM8h00
Cologne
06:45PMChemnitz, ZOB
$421One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:35PM17h05
Cologne
02:40PMZwickau, Hbf
$401One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Lufthansa
01:25PM2h40
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
04:05PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
$5311One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
11:16PM8h09
Cologne Hbf
07:25AMChemnitz Hbf
$621One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
11:16PM9h09
Cologne Hbf
08:25AMChemnitz Hbf
$621One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
03:18PM7h07
Cologne Hbf
10:25PMChemnitz Hbf
$791One-way
2 transfers
FlixBus
08:35AM10h10
Köln, Flughafen
06:45PMZwickau, Hbf
$511One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
01:10AM6h35
Cologne
07:45AMChemnitz, ZOB
$441One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
12:45AM7h00
Cologne
07:45AMChemnitz, ZOB
$441One-way
0 transfers
Eurowings
06:15PM4h25
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
10:40PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport (PRG)
$4311One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
08:05PM3h15
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
11:20PMDresden Airport (DRS)
$4571One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa
05:55PM5h25
Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
11:20PMDresden Airport (DRS)
$4701One-way
1 transfer

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Cologne to Chemnitz

Find the best journey from Cologne to Chemnitz with Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Cologne to Chemnitz. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Chemnitz

      FAQs: Travel to Chemnitz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Chemnitz.
      FAQs

      There are 3 travel options between Cologne and Chemnitz. You can take a train, bus or flight.

      The cheapest way to go to Chemnitz from Cologne is by taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€25).

      This is compared to other ways of getting from Cologne to Chemnitz:

      A bus is $29 (€25) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $58 (€50) from Cologne to Chemnitz.

      Taking a bus costs $11 (€10) less than taking a train, which costs on average $40 (€35) for the same trip.

      The fastest way to get to Chemnitz from Cologne is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.

      Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:

      Bus takes 6 h 15 min on average.

      Getting to Chemnitz by train takes 6 h 3 min on average.

      The Cologne to Chemnitz distance is around 259 miles (418 km).

      The average frequency per day from Cologne to Chemnitz is:

      • 7 trains a day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cologne to Chemnitz as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Chemnitz:

      • Most travelers board their bus from Cologne, Siegburger Street (Access Tankstelle) and arrive in Chemnitz, ZOB.

      The following travel companies offer services from Cologne to Chemnitz:

      • BlaBlaCar or FlixBus can take you to Chemnitz by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Cologne to Chemnitz for $29 (€25).
      • Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Chemnitz. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Chemnitz tickets on Omio for $40 (€35).

      Yes, there are direct services available from Cologne to Chemnitz with the following travel companies:

      • Direct services by bus with.
      • Take a direct train with.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Chemnitz as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Chemnitz from Cologne.

      Omio customers who travel from Cologne to Chemnitz often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig, Prague or Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chemnitz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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