Trains from Karlsruhe to Chemnitz

  • Lowest price from $26.79
  • Average duration 6h 3m
  • Connections per day 219
  • Distance 383 km
  • CO₂ per person 5 kg

train from Karlsruhe to Chemnitz

The journey from Karlsruhe to Chemnitz is about 383 km. On average a train trip takes 6h 3m with 219 connections per day.

Lowest price $26.79
Trip duration 6h 3m
Connections per day 219
Lowest price $26.79
Highest price $117.57
First departure 12:15 AM
Last departure 11:38 PM
Distance 383 km
Departure Karlsruhe
Arrival Chemnitz
Travel operator Regionalbahn, Nightjet
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Carriers on this route

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Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn (MRB) is a regional railway company that operates in the central German states of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Thuringia. The company was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Transdev Germany. MRB operates passenger trains on several regional lines, including the Leipzig-Hof line, the Leipzig-Altenburg line, and the Halle-Kassel line. The company's fleet consists of modern electric and diesel multiple units, and it offers a range of services, including regional express trains, regional trains, and S-Bahn services. MRB is committed to providing safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly transport services to its passengers.
The ÖBB Nightjet, operated by the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB), offers overnight train travel between major European cities, providing a convenient and comfortable way to journey through the night. The Nightjet trains are equipped with sleeping cabins, couchettes, and seats, offering passengers a comfortable and convenient way to travel long distances while they sleep. The service runs throughout Austria and extends to neighboring countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Italy, and the Czech Rederived.

Ticket types and services from Karlsruhe to Chemnitz

Compare different ticket types and on-board services for the journey from Karlsruhe to Chemnitz.

Seated carriage

These tickets are ideal for shorter journeys during the day, featuring comfortable seats in air-conditioned carriages.
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Couchette

These tickets provide a more affordable option for overnight travel, with bunk beds in shared compartments that can accommodate up to 6 passengers.
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Sleeper cabin

These are the most comfortable Nightjet tickets, featuring single, double, or triple compartments with beds, blankets, and pillows for a good night's sleep.
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Wi-Fi
Wifi service is currently unavailable on Nighthet.
Quiet zone
Private compartments are available on ÖBB Nightjets. In couchette cars, 1-6 persons (1-3 adults; max. 5 children up to the age of 14) can travel at a low fixed rate. Moreover, for everyone's comfort, there's a quiet time enforced from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Main lights in sleeper and couchette sections should be off during this period.
Power sockets
Apart from standard outlets, the new Nightjet offers USB charging and inductive charging stations.
Luggage
When travelling on an ÖBB Nightjet train, you're allowed to check only one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage. Ensure your luggage is stored in a manner that doesn't inconvenience or obstruct others. Remember the guidelines for luggage storage: Easily stowable items should go in the overhead racks, while bulkier luggage should be placed under the seat or in designated luggage racks. Always keep passageways, doors, and escape routes clear for everyone's safety.
Accessibility
Certain routes offer coaches with wheelchair-friendly compartments and nearby restrooms, accommodating a passenger with a wheelchair and a companion.
Food and drink
Day coach travelers can buy snacks and drinks from onboard staff. Couchette ticket holders get mineral water and a Viennese breakfast. Sleeper cabin passengers enjoy a welcome drink, evening snack, mineral water, and a customized breakfast. Specific dietary requests for Nightjet meals should be emailed at least 72 hours before departure.
Air conditioning
Every compartment in sleeper, couchette, and seating carriages has individual air conditioning controls.
Bicycle
On Nightjets connecting Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, bikes are welcome with a specific ticket and reservation. ÖBB Nightjet also allows items like pushchairs and musical instruments. Use the ÖBB service to transport bikes within Austria. Folding bikes are free if they're within 110 cm x 80 cm x 40 cm. Ensure e-bike batteries are charged, and note bikes can't be on buses during rail interruptions.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 26.81kg
bus 28.73kg
flight 76.6kg
carpool 61.28kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Karlsruhe to Chemnitz?

The train journey between Karlsruhe and Chemnitz emits 26.81kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Karlsruhe and Chemnitz?

Taking the train between Karlsruhe and Chemnitz saves 49.79kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.92kg compared to the bus and 34.47kg compared to the car.

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