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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 41m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m 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 Leipzig to Chemnitz:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Chemnitz costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-20.10. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 5m 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 Leipzig to Chemnitz
How to get from Leipzig to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Chemnitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:50 PM1h15Leipzig, Hbf5:05 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$91One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus3:50 PM1h15Leipzig, Hbf5:05 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$91One-way0 transfers
Fastest
741668:21 AM1h04Leipzig Hbf9:25 AMChemnitz Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
741647:21 AM1h04Leipzig Hbf8:25 AMChemnitz Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
741626:21 AM1h04Leipzig Hbf7:25 AMChemnitz Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
741689:21 AM1h04Leipzig Hbf10:25 AMChemnitz Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Chemnitz:
A bus is $26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Chemnitz costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 43m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Chemnitz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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