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Compare bus and train for Weimar to Dresden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Weimar to Dresden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 105 miles (169 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Weimar to Dresden
Compare the available ways to get from Weimar to Dresden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Weimar to Dresden:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weimar to Dresden costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Tickets start at around $58 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$21. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 20m 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 Weimar to Dresden
How to get from Weimar to Dresden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Weimar to Dresden is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 AM 3h40 Weimar 10:10 AM Dresden $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:30 AM 3h40 Weimar 10:10 AM Dresden $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:30 AM 3h40 Weimar 10:10 AM Dresden $17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
5:30 AM 3h40 Weimar 9:10 AM Dresden $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Weimar to Dresden:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weimar to Dresden costing on average $58.
Other travel options to Dresden take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Weimar and Dresden as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Weimar station and arrive in Dresden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Weimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2) and arrive in Dresden, Bayrische Straße (Hauptbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Dresden by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dresden by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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