How to travel from Prague to Chemnitz

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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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$24

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$48

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$43

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3h 21m

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2h 51m

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4h 14m

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3h 44m

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2h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Chemnitz is a bus with an average price of $32.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Chemnitz is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 51m.

Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Prague and Chemnitz including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Prague to Chemnitz among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from Prague to Chemnitz

How to get from Prague to Chemnitz by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Prague to Chemnitz is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 170 · 74082 · 74042+Thameslink76539
    8:47 PM8h38
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    5:25 AMChemnitz Hbf
    $271One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 170 · 74082 · 74042+Thameslink76539
    8:47 PM8h38
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    5:25 AMChemnitz Hbf
    $271One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM2h55
    Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská)
    2:50 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnR 680 · Os 28013 · S1 · IC 2273
    4:47 PM4h44
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    9:31 PMChemnitz Hbf
    $321One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnR 684 · Os 28011 · S1 · IC 2271
    2:47 PM4h49
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    7:36 PMChemnitz Hbf
    $461One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 458 · 74145
    6:31 PM4h19
    Prague hlavní nádraží
    10:50 PMChemnitz Hbf
    $601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM3h15
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    1:15 AMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM3h20
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    11:50 AMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM3h20
    Praha, ÚAN Florenc
    1:50 PMChemnitz, Fernbusterminal
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Prague to Chemnitz

Travel to Chemnitz easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Prague to Chemnitz.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Prague and Chemnitz including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Prague to Chemnitz is a bus with an average price of $24.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Prague to Chemnitz is by bus with an average journey time of 3h 21m.

Other travel options to Chemnitz take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 14m.

The distance from Prague to Chemnitz is approximately 83 miles (135 km).
The average frequency per day from Prague to Chemnitz is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Prague to Chemnitz:
  • Trains mostly depart from Prague hlavní nádraží and arrive in Chemnitz Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arrive in Chemnitz, Fernbusterminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Prague to Chemnitz, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Chemnitz by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, České dráhy to go to Chemnitz by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Prague to Chemnitz:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Prague to Chemnitz often also extend their vacation to go to Dresden, Berlin, Leipzig, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chemnitz and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Chemnitz to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Spending 1 to 2 days in Chemnitz is generally sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the Karl Marx Monument, the Chemnitz Art Collections, and the Saxon Industrial Museum.

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