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Compare train and bus for Dresden to Weimar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dresden to Weimar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a train costs an average of $72.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$72 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Dresden to Weimar:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Weimar costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€31) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.62 (€-0.51). The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 17m 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 Dresden to Weimar
How to get from Dresden to Weimar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dresden to Weimar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
16508 · S6 · 746148:12 AM3h28Dresden Hbf11:40 AMWeimar station$691One-way2 transfers
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16508 · S6 · 746148:12 AM3h28Dresden Hbf11:40 AMWeimar station$691One-way2 transfers
Fastest
IC 2804 · ICE 595 · 745097:22 AM2h28Dresden Hbf9:50 AMWeimar station$901One-way2 transfers
Other options
16504 · S6 · 746106:12 AM3h28Dresden Hbf9:40 AMWeimar station$691One-way2 transfers
ICE 1654 · 745076:11 AM2h39Dresden Hbf8:50 AMWeimar station$811One-way1 transfer
ICE 1654 · 74507 · 809316:11 AM3h03Dresden Hbf9:14 AMWeimar West$841One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Weimar:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Weimar costing on average $37 (€31).
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dresden and Weimar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dresden Hbf and arrive in Weimar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof) and arrive in Weimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Weimar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Weimar by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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