How to travel from Kassel to Chemnitz

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Compare train and bus for Kassel to Chemnitz

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kassel to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $107.

Distance: 152 miles (245 km)

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$27

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$107

Average price

$52

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5h 5m

Average total duration

4h 35m

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4h 37m

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4h 7m

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3h 23m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Chemnitz is a bus with an average price of $27.

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

A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Chemnitz costing on average $107.

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Chemnitz is by train with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kassel and Chemnitz including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Kassel 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 $107 compared to roughly $52 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-54.41. The journey takes 4h 7m versus 3h 23m 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 Kassel to Chemnitz

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Deutsche Bahn63553 · Bus SEV5 · 24205 · 24101
    3:03 AM6h22
    Kassel Hbf
    9:25 AMChemnitz Hbf
    $531One-way
    6 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn63553 · Bus SEV5 · 24205 · 24101
    3:03 AM6h22
    Kassel Hbf
    9:25 AMChemnitz Hbf
    $531One-way
    6 transfers

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 781 · ICE 696 · 74168
    6:23 AM4h02
    Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    10:25 AMChemnitz Hbf
    $811One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 783 · ICE 694 · 74172
    8:23 AM4h02
    Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    12:25 PMChemnitz Hbf
    $1171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 787 · ICE 690 · 74180
    12:23 PM4h02
    Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    4:25 PMChemnitz Hbf
    $1171One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 785 · ICE 692 · 74176
    10:23 AM4h02
    Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe
    2:25 PMChemnitz Hbf
    $1271One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Kassel 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 Kassel to Chemnitz.

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There are 2 options to travel between Kassel and Chemnitz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Kassel to Chemnitz is a bus with an average price of $27.

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

A bus is $80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kassel to Chemnitz costing on average $107.

The fastest way to travel from Kassel to Chemnitz is by train with an average journey time of 4h 37m.

Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 5m.

The distance from Kassel to Chemnitz is approximately 152 miles (245 km).
The average frequency per day from Kassel to Chemnitz is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kassel 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 Kassel to Chemnitz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Kassel, Fernbusbahnhof and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kassel 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 Kassel to Chemnitz:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Kassel 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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