How to travel from Dresden to Chemnitz

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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

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€8

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1h 39m

Average total duration

1h 9m

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from Dresden to Chemnitz

How to get from Dresden to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dresden to Chemnitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM1h05
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
11:50AMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
$121One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
12:50PM1h10
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
02:00PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Deutsche Bahn74012
09:52AM1h00
Dresden Hbf
10:52AMChemnitz Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche Bahn74054
10:08AM1h17
Dresden Hbf
11:25AMChemnitz Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn74052
09:08AM1h17
Dresden Hbf
10:25AMChemnitz Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn74010
08:52AM1h00
Dresden Hbf
09:52AMChemnitz Hbf
$431One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
12:40PM1h10
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
01:50PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
04:15PM1h10
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
05:25PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM1h05
Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)
08:05AMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
$111One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dresden and Chemnitz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dresden to Chemnitz is a bus with an average price of $7 (€5).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Dresden to Chemnitz is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Dresden to Chemnitz is approximately 38 miles (62 km).
The average frequency per day from Dresden to Chemnitz is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dresden to Chemnitz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Chemnitz, ZOB.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dresden to Chemnitz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dresden to Chemnitz with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
  • 13 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Citylines.
Omio customers who travel from Dresden to Chemnitz often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chemnitz and these popular destinations at a great price.

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