There are 6 ways to get from Detmold to Chemnitz by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Altenbeken to Leipzig Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Re
5h 46m€89–174Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bielefeld central train station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus N69
8h 1m€44–68Drive 376 km
- Drive from Detmold to Chemnitzcar 376 km
4h 5m€56–80Train, fly
- Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
- Take the train from Dresden Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain
6h 35m€187–483Train via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB
- Take the train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Leipzig Hbftrain 55
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz Hbftrain Re
6h 44m€89–174Train via Göttingen
- Take the train from Altenbeken to Göttingentrain Rb85
- Take the train from Göttingen to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
8h 21m€89–261
Detmold to Chemnitz by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Detmold to Chemnitz is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Detmold to Chemnitz is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Detmold station to Chemnitz station. However, there are services departing from Bielefeld central train station and arriving at Chemnitz central bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Detmold, Bahnhof and arriving at Chemnitz Hbf via Altenbeken and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Detmold and Chemnitz is 467 km. The road distance is 376 km.
The best way to get from Detmold to Chemnitz without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €85 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Detmold to Chemnitz, including transfers.
Detmold to Chemnitz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld central train station.
Detmold to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Altenbeken station.
The best way to get from Detmold to Chemnitz is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Detmold, Germany and Chemnitz, Germany?
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Chemnitz Hbf via Altenbeken and Leipzig Hbf in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld central train station to Chemnitz central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- eurowings.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Dresden Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–300
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Altenbeken to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bielefeld Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bielefeld central train station to Chemnitz central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Detmold to Chemnitz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chemnitz central bus station.
Detmold to Chemnitz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detmold to Chemnitz is 376 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Detmold to Chemnitz.
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