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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Weimar
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Weimar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $491.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$491 Average price | $205 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Vienna to Weimar:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Weimar costing on average $93.
A bus is $423 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Weimar costing on average $491.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 46m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
The journey is about 35m faster (6h 16m by train vs 6h 51m by car) and roughly $40 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($93 vs $133). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Vienna to Weimar
How to get from Vienna to Weimar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Weimar is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM11h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:50 PMWeimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2)$491One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM11h20Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)7:50 PMWeimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2)$491One-way1 transfer
Fastest
OS2855:40 PM1h10Vienna International Airport6:50 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3261One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 1504 · 391511:28 AM7h36Vienna7:04 PMWeimar station$1601One-way3 transfers
ICE 1214 · ICE 1504 · 391511:13 AM7h51Vienna7:04 PMWeimar station$1601One-way2 transfers
RJX 19976 · ICE 1214 · ICE 1504 · 393511:28 AM7h46Vienna7:14 PMWeimar West$1631One-way4 transfers
LH6397+
LH1526:00 AM3h40Vienna International Airport9:40 AMLeipzig/Halle Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
LH6431+
LH1587:25 PM3h50Vienna International Airport11:15 PMLeipzig/Halle Airport$4591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Weimar:
A bus is $144 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Weimar costing on average $205.
A bus is $430 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Weimar costing on average $491.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Weimar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Weimar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Weimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Weimar by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Weimar by bus.
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