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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr577 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr577, while a flight costs an average of kr3896.
Distance: 216 miles (349 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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kr1464 Average price | kr577 Average price Cheapest | kr3896 Average price | kr739 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.1kg 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 Mannheim to Chemnitz:
A bus is kr886 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Chemnitz costing on average kr1464.
A bus is kr3319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Chemnitz costing on average kr3896.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
Tickets start at around kr1464 compared to roughly kr739 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr-724.13. The journey takes 5h 15m versus 4h 56m 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 Mannheim to Chemnitz
How to get from Mannheim to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Chemnitz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:15 AM8h00Mannheim7:15 PMChemnitzkr3991One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:15 AM8h00Mannheim7:15 PMChemnitzkr3991One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:50 PM7h10Mannheim11:00 PMChemnitzkr4681One-way1 transfer
Other options
12:04 AM9h51Mannheim9:55 AMChemnitzkr4561One-way1 transfer
9:25 AM10h10Mannheim7:35 PMChemnitzkr4681One-way1 transfer
7:05 AM9h30Mannheim4:35 PMChemnitzkr4791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Chemnitz:
A bus is kr886 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Chemnitz costing on average kr1464.
A bus is kr3319 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Mannheim to Chemnitz costing on average kr3896.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 45m.
Bus takes on average 7h 47m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Chemnitz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dresden Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa to go to Chemnitz by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa.
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