The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$36
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
310 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 4 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Chemnitz on Tue, May 19, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 310 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
9:25 AM6h10Frankfurt am Main3:35 PMChemnitz$261One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM6h40Frankfurt am Main3:35 PMChemnitz$311One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM7h35Frankfurt am Main3:05 PMChemnitz$341One-way0 transfers
4:05 AM5h10Frankfurt am Main9:15 AMChemnitz$511One-way0 transfers
4:05 AM5h10Frankfurt am Main9:15 AMChemnitz$511One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM6h10Frankfurt am Main3:35 PMChemnitz$261One-way0 transfers
8:55 AM6h40Frankfurt am Main3:35 PMChemnitz$311One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM7h35Frankfurt am Main3:05 PMChemnitz$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $155.
Distance: 192 miles (310 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $227 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz costing on average $95 (€76).
A bus is $191 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz costing on average $227 (€183).
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€29) compared to roughly $73 (€59) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 5h 14m versus 4h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:58AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h02 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:04AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h56 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:07PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 9h43 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 7h40 | 4:10 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 4:05 AM Frankfurt am Main | 5h10 | 9:15 AM Chemnitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 AM Frankfurt am Main | 7h35 | 3:05 PM Chemnitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:55 AM Frankfurt am Main | 6h40 | 3:35 PM Chemnitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 AM Frankfurt am Main | 6h10 | 3:35 PM Chemnitz | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz run on average 9 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 192 miles (310 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 192 miles (310 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main to ChemnitzYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chemnitz, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Chemnitz
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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