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Goethes Wohnhaus
Goethe's former home preserves original rooms, collections, and context for understanding his life and work in Weimar.
Cheapest price
€115
Average price
€217
Fastest journey
7 h 36 m
Average duration
7 h 36 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
476 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Weimar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Weimar will cost around €217 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €115.
It's difficult to get from Vienna to Weimar without transferring at least 2 times.
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RJX 62+
ICE 1002+
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IC 642+
RJX 62+
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CJX 9+
IC 540+
RJX 260
IC 540+
RJX 260+
ICE 1008+
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EC 1216 · ICE 1506 · 3913
RJX 262 · ICE 1006 · 3663
RJX 60+
ICE 1004+
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RJX 262+
ICE 1006+
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ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+
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RJX 62+
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RE1Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Weimar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €114.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€124 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest | €265 Average price | €108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Weimar:
A bus is €77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Weimar costing on average €124.
A bus is €217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Weimar costing on average €265.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 9m.
Bus takes on average 10h 1m.
You'll arrive about 42m sooner (6h 9m by train vs 6h 51m by car). Tickets start at around €124 compared to roughly €108 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Weimar trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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CJX 9 · RJX19938+ EC 212+ ICE 508 | 4:49 AM Vienna Airport | 9h01 | 1:50 PM Weimar station | 5 transfers | |
CJX 9+ IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 1008 | 5:19 AM Vienna Airport | 8h45 | 2:04 PM Weimar station | 5 transfers | |
CJX 9 · RJX 260+ ICE 1008+ RE1 | 5:49 AM Vienna Airport | 8h15 | 2:04 PM Weimar station | 4 transfers | |
IC 540+ RJX 260+ ICE 1008+ RE1 | 5:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h07 | 2:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 260+ ICE 1008+ RE1 | 6:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h36 | 2:04 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19950 · RE5+ ICE 506+ RE16 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h48 | 3:50 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJX19950+ ICE 210+ DB S4+ ICE 1508 | 7:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h14 | 3:16 PM Weimar station | 4 transfers | |
RJX19910+ ICE 210+ DB S4+ ICE 1508 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h48 | 3:16 PM Weimar station | 4 transfers | |
RJX19910 · RE5+ ICE 506+ RE16 | 7:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h22 | 3:50 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 1006+ RE1 | 8:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h02 | 4:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 262+ ICE 1006+ RE1 | On time 8:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h36 | 4:04 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 262 · ICE 1006 · 3663 | 8:28 AM Vienna | 7h36 | 4:04 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19952+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 1506 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h02 | 5:04 PM Weimar station | 4 transfers | |
RJX19952 · RE5+ ICE 504+ RE16 | 9:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h48 | 5:50 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
EC 1216 · ICE 1506 · 3913 | On time 9:13 AM Vienna | 7h51 | 5:04 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19912 · RE5+ ICE 504+ RE16 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h22 | 5:50 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJX19912+ ICE 118+ DB S3+ ICE 1506 | 9:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h36 | 5:04 PM Weimar station | 4 transfers | |
RJ 752+ RJX 60+ ICE 1004+ RE1 | 10:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h02 | 6:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 60+ ICE 1004+ RE1 | On time 10:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h36 | 6:04 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
RJX 60 · ICE 1004 · 21431 | 10:28 AM Vienna | 7h59 | 6:27 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 640+ ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+ RE3 | 10:34 AM Vienna Airport | 8h30 | 7:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 502+ RE16 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h48 | 7:50 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+ RE3 | 11:02 AM Vienna Airport | 8h02 | 7:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+ RE3 | 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h51 | 7:04 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
ICE 1214 · ICE 502+ RE16 | 11:13 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h37 | 7:50 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
RJX19976+ ICE 1214 · ICE 1504+ RE3 | 11:28 AM Vienna Hbf | 7h36 | 7:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 1002+ RE1 | 11:34 AM Vienna Airport | 8h30 | 8:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
IC 642+ RJX 62+ ICE 1002+ RE1 | 11:57 AM Vienna Hbf | 8h07 | 8:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 1002+ RE1 | 12:02 PM Vienna Airport | 8h02 | 8:04 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
RJX 62+ ICE 1002+ RE1 | 12:28 PM Vienna Hbf | 7h36 | 8:04 PM Weimar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 1502+ RB20 | 12:34 PM Vienna Airport | 8h42 | 9:16 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 1502+ RB20 | 12:57 PM Vienna Hbf | 8h19 | 9:16 PM Weimar station | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Vienna to Weimar run on average 20 times per day, taking around 6h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €46 but you can travel from only €32 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 295 miles (476 km) distance in 6h 51m.
Distance 295 miles (476 km) |
Average train duration 6h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €46 |
Trains per day 20 |
Fastest train 6h 51m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Weimar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Weimar trip today.
Goethe's former home preserves original rooms, collections, and context for understanding his life and work in Weimar.
Famed Rococo library and museum of books, manuscripts, and architecture; one of Weimar's most celebrated interiors.
Leading Bauhaus museum presenting the school's design legacy through objects, ideas, and modern exhibition design.
Broad central square framed by the German National Theatre and the Goethe-Schiller Monument; Weimar's classic civic heart.
Landscape park along the Ilm with paths, monuments, and literary associations; one of Weimar's essential walking areas.
Historic old town quarter of lanes, courtyards, and classical-era buildings that captures Weimar's intimate atmosphere.
Thuringia's famous grilled pork sausage, seasoned with marjoram and traditionally cooked over charcoal. It is a regional icon often eaten with mustard and bread.
Classic potato dumplings served with roasts and rich gravy. They are a staple of Thuringian home cooking and central to festive Sunday meals.
Sheet cake topped with quark, cream, eggs, and onions, sometimes with caraway. A beloved rustic specialty from central Germany.
Historic restaurant in central Weimar known for refined Thuringian cuisine and a classic atmosphere near the old town.
Well-known traditional venue serving hearty regional dishes and German classics in a rustic, welcoming setting.
Popular casual stop for Thuringian fare and local hospitality, suitable for trying regional staples in an informal setting.
Moderate for Germany. Hotels, dining, and local transit are usually cheaper than in Berlin or Munich, though central stays and cultural events can raise daily costs.
Tipping is customary but modest. Round up or add about 5-10% in restaurants, round up for taxis, and leave small change at cafes.
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Weimar Hauptbahnhof -> Goetheplatz, Weimar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Weimar by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Weimar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Vienna to Weimar trains use the Wien Hauptbahnhof to Weimar station pair, with some services arriving at Weimar West. Use this guide to compare Vienna and Weimar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wien Hauptbahnhof is 2 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, L’Osteria, Akakiko, McDonald’s, Oberlaa, Nordsee, Som Kitchen, Starbucks, Admiral Sports Bar, Asia Gourmet, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hauptbahnhof. Information desks are information desks are located at each end of the main level.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hauptbahnhof: Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175.
Nearby hotels include Star Inn Hotel, Quartier Belvedere, AZIMUT Hotel Vienna.
Flughafen Wien is 3 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Flughafen Wien has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Café Restaurant Johann Strauss, Zugvogel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Flughafen Wien. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Flughafen Wien. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Flughafen Wien: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Flughafen Wien: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, Moxy Vienna Airport, LifeHotel Vienna Airport.
Wien Hütteldorf is 8 km from Vienna city centre. Public transport options include:
Wien Hütteldorf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Hütteldorfer, Gasthaus Maria Brunn
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wien Hütteldorf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wien Hütteldorf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wien Hütteldorf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel An der Wien, Hotel Kreiner, Hotel Hadrigan.
Weimar is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Public transport options include:
Weimar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Domino's, Alice, Curry & Co.
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar. ATMs are available at Weimar.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar. Information desks are available at Weimar.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar.
Weimar West is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Public transport options include:
Weimar West has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Domino's, Ankara, Mr. BINH DINH, TAP...
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar West. ATMs are available at Weimar West.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar West. Information desks are available at Weimar West.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar West. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar West: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar West: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar West.
Weimar Berkaer Bhf is 1 km from Weimar city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Weimar Berkaer Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Texas, Johanns Hof, Ristorante Pomodore, Kebab House
Wi-Fi is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. ATMs are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Ticket office support is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. Information desks are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Luggage storage is available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Weimar Berkaer Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Liszt, Anna Amalia, Hotel Hollerbusch, Hotel Schillerhof.
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