The 15 Best Day Trips from Chemnitz
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Chemnitz, Germany, led by Prague, Dresden, Leipzig. The closest is Zwickau, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Chemnitz at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague | 134 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Dresden | 62 km NE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Leipzig | 68 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Halle (Saale) | 98 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Erfurt | 134 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Pilsen | 125 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Jena | 95 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Gera | 60 km W | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Zwickau | 33 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ústí nad Labem | 80 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Cottbus | 141 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Bayreuth | 138 km SW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Kladno | 113 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Dessau | 121 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Plauen | 67 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Chemnitz
- 1
Prague, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-east of Chemnitz4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Čertův sloup.
- 2
Dresden, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Chemnitz2 hr 20 min round trip - 3
Leipzig, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north-west of Chemnitz2 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Halle (Saale), Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Chemnitz3 hr round trip - 5
Erfurt, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of Chemnitz4 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Pilsen, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Chemnitz3 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Jena, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Chemnitz3 hr round trip - 8
Gera, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car60 km west of Chemnitz2 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Zwickau, Germany
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km west of Chemnitz1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Ústí nad Labem, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km east of Chemnitz2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Cottbus, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Chemnitz4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Bayreuth, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-west of Chemnitz4 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Kladno, Czechia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Chemnitz3 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Dessau, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Chemnitz3 hr 50 min round trip - 15
Plauen, Germany
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Chemnitz2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Chemnitz to Prague
A realistic pace for Prague, 134 km from Chemnitz. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Chemnitz
- 09:35Arrive in Prague (2 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50Čertův sloup
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Prague
- 15:35Head back to Chemnitz
- 17:40Home in Chemnitz
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Chemnitz?
- The best day trips from Chemnitz are Prague, Dresden, Leipzig, Halle (Saale), Erfurt. The closest is Zwickau, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Chemnitz?
- Zwickau is the closest, 33 km west of Chemnitz, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Chemnitz?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Chemnitz: Zwickau (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Chemnitz for a day out?
- Prague is the largest city in day-trip range, 134 km south-east of Chemnitz and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Chemnitz?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cottbus at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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