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Compare bus and train for Bielefeld to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 34m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $141.
Distance: 206 miles (332 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bielefeld to Chemnitz
Compare the available ways to get from Bielefeld to Chemnitz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Chemnitz:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Chemnitz costing on average $141.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 6h 30m versus 4h 40m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Chemnitz
How to get from Bielefeld to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Chemnitz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Chemnitz:
A bus is $106 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Chemnitz costing on average $141.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Chemnitz as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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