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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 0m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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€28 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 39m Average total duration 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m 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 Dresden to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Dresden to Chemnitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Dresden to Chemnitz
Travel to Chemnitz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dresden to Chemnitz.

This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Chemnitz:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Chemnitz costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 0m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Chemnitz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Chemnitz, ZOB.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Transdev GmbH, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citylines to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citylines.
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