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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 bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$41 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 47m Average total duration 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Leipzig to Weimar:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Weimar costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
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 503 · IC 21517:55 AM1h02Leipzig Hbf8:57 AMWeimar station$271One-way1 transfer
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ICE 503 · IC 21517:55 AM1h02Leipzig Hbf8:57 AMWeimar station$271One-way1 transfer
Fastest
ICE 503 · IC 21517:55 AM1h02Leipzig Hbf8:57 AMWeimar station$271One-way1 transfer
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ICE 501 · 936435:41 AM1h09Leipzig Hbf6:50 AMWeimar station$291One-way1 transfer
ICE 503 · IC 2151 · 809317:55 AM1h19Leipzig Hbf9:14 AMWeimar West$301One-way2 transfers
ICE 601 · 39133:55 PM1h09Leipzig Hbf5:04 PMWeimar station$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leipzig to Weimar:
A bus is $20 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leipzig to Weimar costing on average $41 (€34).
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 17m.
- 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 BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Weimar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Weimar by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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