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Compare bus and train for Weimar to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Weimar to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. 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 $45, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 51 miles (83 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m 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 Weimar to Leipzig, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 36m sooner (1h 6m by train vs 1h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $19 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 Weimar to Leipzig
How to get from Weimar to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Weimar to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 74619 · S6
12:17 PM 1h35 Weimar station 1:52 PM Leipzig Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 74619 · S6
12:17 PM 1h35 Weimar station 1:52 PM Leipzig Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- 3660 · ICE 1745
1:54 PM 1h07 Weimar station 3:01 PM Leipzig Hbf $42 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 74623 · S6
2:17 PM 1h35 Weimar station 3:52 PM Leipzig Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - 74627 · S6
4:17 PM 1h35 Weimar station 5:52 PM Leipzig Hbf $28 1 One-way 1 transfer - 74521 · IC 2049
3:52 PM 1h40 Weimar station 5:32 PM Leipzig Hbf $36 1 One-way 1 transfer
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- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Weimar and Leipzig 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 Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Jena, Paradiesbahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Leo Express to go to Leipzig by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Leo Express.
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