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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 prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $33.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration 2h 51m 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 $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Weimar costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:15 PM3h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:50 PMWeimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:15 PM3h35Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof)7:50 PMWeimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 1568 · 396112:11 PM2h21Dresden Hbf2:32 PMWeimar station$1031One-way1 transfer
Other options
16508 · ICE 837 · 808898:12 AM3h20Dresden Hbf11:32 AMWeimar station$761One-way2 transfers
16512 · ICE 839 · 8066310:12 AM3h20Dresden Hbf1:32 PMWeimar station$841One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dresden to Weimar:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dresden to Weimar costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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