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Compare train and bus for Bochum to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bochum to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, while a flight costs an average of $545.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$137 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $545 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Chemnitz:
A bus is $71 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Chemnitz costing on average $137 (€115).
A bus is $478 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Chemnitz costing on average $545 (€458).
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€115) compared to roughly $84 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-53.76 (€-45.17). The journey takes 6h 5m versus 5h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bochum to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bochum to Chemnitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 AM13h50Bochum10:00 PMChemnitz$551One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:10 AM13h50Bochum10:00 PMChemnitz$551One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:39 PM11h06Bochum5:45 AMChemnitz$641One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:15 PM14h50Bochum12:05 PMChemnitz$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bochum to Chemnitz:
A bus is $71 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bochum to Chemnitz costing on average $137 (€115).
A bus is $478 (€402) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bochum to Chemnitz costing on average $545 (€458).
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 35m.
Bus takes on average 9h 12m.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bochum and Chemnitz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bochum Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bochum, Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways to go to Chemnitz by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings.
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