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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 45m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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€69 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest |
6h 15m Average total duration Fastest 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Dortmund:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Dortmund costing on average $36 (€29).
A bus is $88 (€70) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chemnitz to Dortmund costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chemnitz Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, ZOB and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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