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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 6m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration 1h 13m 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 |
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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 $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Chemnitz costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
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$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:50 PM1h15Leipzig, Hbf5:05 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
741647:21 AM1h04Leipzig Hbf8:25 AMChemnitz Hbf$331One-way0 transfers
Other options
EC 459 · 741155:49 AM1h56Leipzig Hbf7:45 AMChemnitz Hbf$291One-way1 transfer
7417211:21 AM1h04Leipzig Hbf12:25 PMChemnitz 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 $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Chemnitz costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 13m.
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn.
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