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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 an average ticket price of $11 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 $11, while a train costs an average of $31.
Distance: 38 miles (62 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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 Dresden to Chemnitz:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Chemnitz costing on average $31.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.89. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 0m 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 Dresden to Chemnitz
How to get from Dresden to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Chemnitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:00 PM1h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:05 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$91One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 PM1h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:05 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus12:15 AM1h00Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:15 AMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$91One-way0 transfers
Other options
Bus RB30 · 740108:33 AM1h19Dresden9:52 AMChemnitz Hbf$321One-way1 transfer- Bus RB30 · 740129:33 AM1h19Dresden10:52 AMChemnitz Hbf$321One-way1 transfer
- Bus RB30 · 7401410:33 AM1h19Dresden11:52 AMChemnitz Hbf$321One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus4:15 PM1h10Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)5:25 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:59 PM1h01Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)1:00 AMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$91One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:00 PM1h05Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)2:05 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$91One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Chemnitz:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Chemnitz costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 7 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, Fernbusterminal.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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