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Compare train and bus for Chemnitz to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Chemnitz to Leipzig:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Leipzig costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Chemnitz to Leipzig
How to get from Chemnitz to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chemnitz to Leipzig is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:55 PM1h15Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal4:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:55 PM1h15Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal4:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$141One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7417712:31 PM1h02Chemnitz Hbf1:33 PMLeipzig Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
741698:31 AM1h02Chemnitz Hbf9:33 AMLeipzig Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
7417310:31 AM1h02Chemnitz Hbf11:33 AMLeipzig Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
7417511:31 AM1h02Chemnitz Hbf12:33 PMLeipzig Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Leipzig:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chemnitz to Leipzig costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chemnitz and Leipzig 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 Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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