How to travel from Erfurt to Chemnitz

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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Chemnitz

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 €43.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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€43

Average price

€11

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Cheapest

€23

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2h 19m

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Fastest

1h 49m

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2h 32m

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2h 2m

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1h 49m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Chemnitz is a bus with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Chemnitz:

A bus is €37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Chemnitz costing on average €50.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Chemnitz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Erfurt and Chemnitz including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt to Chemnitz among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €50 compared to roughly €23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-27.17. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 49m 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.

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from Erfurt to Chemnitz

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    4:55 AM3h00
    Erfurt
    7:55 AMChemnitz
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    4:55 AM3h00
    Erfurt
    7:55 AMChemnitz
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:55 AM3h00
    Erfurt
    7:55 AMChemnitz
    111One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    5:55 AM3h00
    Erfurt
    8:55 AMChemnitz
    121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Chemnitz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Chemnitz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Chemnitz is a bus with an average price of €13.

This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Chemnitz:

A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Chemnitz costing on average €43.

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Chemnitz is by train with an average journey time of 2h 19m.

Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 5m.

The distance from Erfurt to Chemnitz is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Chemnitz is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt 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 Erfurt to Chemnitz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Chemnitz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Erfurt to Chemnitz:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Chemnitz often also extend their vacation to go to Dresden, Berlin, Leipzig, Prague, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chemnitz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chemnitz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 1 to 2 days in Chemnitz is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Karl Marx Monument, the Chemnitz Art Collections, and the Saxon Industrial Museum.

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