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Compare bus and train for Chemnitz to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $71 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 41m. 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 $71, while a train costs an average of $151.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$71 Average price Cheapest | $151 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Chemnitz to Bratislava:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Bratislava costing on average $151.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Tickets start at around $151 compared to roughly $119 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.49. The journey takes 8h 24m versus 5h 45m 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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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Bratislava is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:55 PM12h45Chemnitz4:40 AMBratislava$381One-way0 transfers
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3:55 PM12h45Chemnitz4:40 AMBratislava$381One-way0 transfers
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3:55 PM12h45Chemnitz4:40 AMBratislava$381One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Bratislava:
A bus is $81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Bratislava costing on average $151.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Bratislava as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Bratislava hlavná stanica.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bratislava by train.
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