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Compare train and bus for Leipzig to Weimar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Weimar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. 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 train costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$46 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 5m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $46 compared to roughly $19 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.
Travel optionsfrom Leipzig to Weimar
How to get from Leipzig to Weimar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Weimar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LE2322:54 AM1h12Leipzig Hbf4:06 AMWeimar station$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
LE2322:54 AM1h12Leipzig Hbf4:06 AMWeimar station$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
ICE 597 · 7451310:49 AM1h01Leipzig Hbf11:50 AMWeimar station$321One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 1650 · 7451511:27 AM1h23Leipzig Hbf12:50 PMWeimar station$281One-way1 transfer
ICE 1746 · 39079:59 AM1h05Leipzig Hbf11:04 AMWeimar station$311One-way1 transfer
ICE 1746 · 3927 · 809359:59 AM1h15Leipzig Hbf11:14 AMWeimar West$341One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Weimar:
A bus is $9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Weimar costing on average $29.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 41m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Weimar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Weimar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Leipzig, Hbf and arrive in Jena, Paradiesbahnhof.
- Travel with Leo Express, Deutsche Bahn to go to Weimar by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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