Paris to Chemnitz by train
Chemnitz lies 789 km (490 mi) east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 20 min at the speeds typical of France and Germany rail, over roughly 963 km (598 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Paris | Chemnitz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 247,220 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Gare du Nord, Gare de Paris-Est, Auber | Chemnitz Hauptbahnhof, Chemnitz Süd railway station, Chemnitz Küchwald railway station |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 09111–09131 |
What changes when you arrive in Chemnitz
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Paris to Chemnitz
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Staying in Chemnitz
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Common questions
How far is Chemnitz from Paris?
789 km (490 mi) in a straight line, east of Paris; by road roughly 963 km (598 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Chemnitz by train?
About 5 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris and Chemnitz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chemnitz?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.