How to arrive

By car

Chemnitz can be reached via the A4 motorway (towards Erfurt and Dresden) and  via the A72 motorway (towards Hof and Leipzig). You can use the free Park & Ride car parks of the city of Chemnitz on site.

By train

Travel by train to Chemnitz main station (Bahnhofstr. 1). From Chemnitz main station you can easily reach the city centre in a few minutes by tram or bus. Click here for the timetable.

By long-distance coach

You can reach Chemnitz in just a few hours with direct long-distance bus connections from Berlin, Prague, Munich or Nuremberg with the provider FlixBus.

By aeroplane

The closest airports to Chemnitz are Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) and Dresden Airport (DRS). Berlin Airport (BER) and Prague Airport (PRG) are also easily accessible.

Motorhomes and coaches

The City of Chemnitz has designated a number of car parks for the Capital of Culture year that are suitable for motorhomes and coaches. Individual travellers and tour operators should refer to the relevant information as to whether a reservation is necessary or fees apply.

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragte der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.