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Compare train and bus for Vienna to Weimar
Omio recommends booking the train 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 €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. 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 €55, while a flight costs an average of €383.
Distance: 295 miles (476 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€172 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €383 Average price | €110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Weimar
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Weimar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Weimar:
A bus is €118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Weimar costing on average €172.
A bus is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Weimar costing on average €383.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
Tickets start at around €172 compared to roughly €110 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€62. The journey takes 7h 8m versus 6h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
6:30 AM 11h20 Vienna 5:50 PM Weimar €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 AM 11h20 Vienna 5:50 PM Weimar €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 AM 11h20 Vienna 5:50 PM Weimar €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:30 AM 11h20 Vienna 6:50 PM Weimar €50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Weimar:
A bus is €118 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Weimar costing on average €172.
A bus is €329 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Weimar costing on average €383.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 38m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 5 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 FlixBus to go to Weimar by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Weimar by train.
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, braathens regional aviation, Air Dolomiti to go to Weimar by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, braathens regional aviation.
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