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Compare bus and train 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 $18. 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 $18, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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$35 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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$91One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus2:55 PM1h15Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal4:10 PMLeipzig, Hbf$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
7417310:31 AM1h02Chemnitz Hbf11:33 AMLeipzig Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
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7417511:31 AM1h02Chemnitz Hbf12:33 PMLeipzig Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
741719:31 AM1h02Chemnitz Hbf10:33 AMLeipzig Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
741698:31 AM1h02Chemnitz Hbf9:33 AMLeipzig Hbf$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chemnitz to Leipzig:
A train is $2 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Chemnitz to Leipzig costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- 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 bus and train 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, ZOB and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH, 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, Transdev GmbH.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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