Hamburg to Chemnitz by train
Chemnitz lies 362 km (225 mi) south-east of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 47 min at the speeds typical of Germany rail, over roughly 442 km (275 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hamburg | Chemnitz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany |
| Population | 2 million | 247,220 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg-Altona station, Hamburg Dammtor station | Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof, Chemnitz Süd railway station, Chemnitz Küchwald railway station |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 09111–09131 |
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Common questions
How far is Chemnitz from Hamburg?
362 km (225 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hamburg; by road roughly 442 km (275 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Chemnitz by train?
About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Chemnitz?
No, both are on Europe/Berlin at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.