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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 €25 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. 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 €25, while a train costs an average of €57.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Prague to Chemnitz
Compare the available ways to get from Prague to Chemnitz, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Chemnitz:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Chemnitz costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
Tickets start at around €25 compared to roughly €36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €11. The journey takes 3h 21m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:00 PM 3h15 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 1:15 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus10:00 PM 3h15 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 1:15 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus10:00 PM 3h15 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 1:15 AM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJ 174 · BUS 10174 · Bus RE3 · 740282:41 PM 4h11 Prague-Holešovice 6:52 PM Chemnitz Hbf €31 1 One-way 3 transfers
RJ 178 · BUS 10178 · Bus RE3 · 740168:31 AM 4h21 Prague hlavní nádraží 12:52 PM Chemnitz Hbf €31 1 One-way 3 transfers
RJ 382 · BUS 10382 · Bus RE3 · 7402010:31 AM 4h21 Prague hlavní nádraží 2:52 PM Chemnitz Hbf €31 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus2:55 PM 4h10 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 7:05 PM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus2:00 PM 3h25 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 5:25 PM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal €17 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus10:30 AM 3h20 Praha, ÚAN Florenc 1:50 PM Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Chemnitz:
A bus is €33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Prague to Chemnitz costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 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 České dráhy, Deutsche Bahn to go to Chemnitz by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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