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Compare bus and train for Chemnitz to Erfurt
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Erfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Erfurt:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Erfurt costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€14) compared to roughly $27 (€23) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 2h 28m versus 1h 48m 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 Chemnitz to Erfurt
How to get from Chemnitz to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:30 PM2h55Chemnitz7:25 PMErfurt$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:30 PM2h55Chemnitz7:25 PMErfurt$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:30 PM2h55Chemnitz7:25 PMErfurt$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:30 PM2h55Chemnitz6:25 PMErfurt$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Erfurt:
A bus is $47 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Erfurt costing on average $63 (€53).
Other travel options to Erfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Erfurt 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 Erfurt Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Erfurt by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Erfurt by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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