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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $527.
Distance: 240 miles (387 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$128 Average price | $57 Average price Cheapest | $527 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Dortmund to Chemnitz:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Chemnitz costing on average $128.
A bus is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Chemnitz costing on average $527.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
Tickets start at around $128 compared to roughly $81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-46.85. The journey takes 5h 55m versus 5h 7m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Chemnitz
How to get from Dortmund to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Chemnitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:50 PM14h15Dortmund1:05 PMChemnitz$441One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:50 PM14h15Dortmund1:05 PMChemnitz$441One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:40 PM11h05Dortmund6:45 AMChemnitz$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 12:00 PM11h15Dortmund11:15 PMChemnitz$471One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Chemnitz:
A bus is $70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Chemnitz costing on average $128.
A bus is $470 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Chemnitz costing on average $527.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 25m.
Bus takes on average 9h 18m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Chemnitz as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta to go to Chemnitz by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta.
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