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Compare train and bus for Prague to Chemnitz
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Prague to Chemnitz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Prague to Chemnitz:
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Chemnitz costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-26.26. The journey takes 4h 4m versus 2h 22m 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 Prague to Chemnitz
How to get from Prague to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Prague to Chemnitz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 170 · 74082 · 74042+
765398:47 PM8h38Prague hlavní nádraží5:25 AMChemnitz Hbf$271One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
RJ 170 · 74082 · 74042+
765398:47 PM8h38Prague hlavní nádraží5:25 AMChemnitz Hbf$271One-way3 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus11:55 AM2h55Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)2:50 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
R 680 · Os 28013 · S1 · IC 22734:47 PM4h44Prague hlavní nádraží9:31 PMChemnitz Hbf$321One-way3 transfers
R 684 · Os 28011 · S1 · IC 22712:47 PM4h49Prague hlavní nádraží7:36 PMChemnitz Hbf$461One-way3 transfers
EC 458 · 741456:31 PM4h19Prague hlavní nádraží10:50 PMChemnitz Hbf$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 PM3h15Praha, ÚAN Florenc1:15 AMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 AM3h20Praha, ÚAN Florenc11:50 AMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$351One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM3h20Praha, ÚAN Florenc1:50 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Chemnitz:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Chemnitz costing on average $48.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Prague and Chemnitz as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Chemnitz by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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