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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 €37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 33m. 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 €37, while a train costs an average of €37.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€37 Average price Cheapest | €16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Weimar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 26m sooner (1h 3m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €16 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.
- ICE 1656 · 3953
5:28 AM 1h04 Leipzig Hbf 6:32 AM Weimar station €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 1656 · 3953
5:28 AM 1h04 Leipzig Hbf 6:32 AM Weimar station €18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 593 · 74505
6:49 AM 1h01 Leipzig Hbf 7:50 AM Weimar station €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 905 · 80876
1:03 AM 3h34 Leipzig Hbf 4:37 AM Weimar station €18 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 501 · 74503
5:41 AM 1h08 Leipzig Hbf 6:49 AM Weimar station €20 1 One-way 1 transfer - ICE 503 · 3905
7:55 AM 1h09 Leipzig Hbf 9:04 AM Weimar station €23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 9 trains 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 Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Weimar by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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