How to travel from Weimar to Leipzig

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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 bus with prices starting from $12. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $27.

Distance: 51 miles (83 km)

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$38

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$12

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$19

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1h 46m

Average total duration

1h 16m

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1h 42m

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1h 12m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Weimar to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Weimar to Leipzig:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weimar to Leipzig costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Weimar to Leipzig is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 16m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Weimar and Leipzig including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Weimar to Leipzig among Omio's users.

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from Weimar to Leipzig

How to get from Weimar to Leipzig by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Weimar to Leipzig is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2152 · ICE 508
    1:04 PM1h00
    Weimar station
    2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2152 · ICE 508
    1:04 PM1h00
    Weimar station
    2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2152 · ICE 508
    1:04 PM1h00
    Weimar station
    2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $371One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn80936 · IC 2152 · ICE 508
    12:47 PM1h17
    Weimar West
    2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $401One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn3958 · ICE 759
    1:24 PM1h07
    Weimar station
    2:31 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn80892 · ICE 930
    12:28 PM1h03
    Weimar station
    1:31 PMLeipzig Hbf
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Weimar to Leipzig

Travel to Leipzig easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Weimar to Leipzig.

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There are 2 options to travel between Weimar and Leipzig including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Weimar to Leipzig is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options from Weimar to Leipzig:

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Weimar to Leipzig costing on average $38 (€31).

The fastest way to travel from Weimar to Leipzig is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 16m.

The distance from Weimar to Leipzig is approximately 51 miles (83 km).
The average frequency per day from Weimar to Leipzig is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Weimar to Leipzig:
  • Trains mostly depart from Weimar station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Weimar to Leipzig, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH to go to Leipzig by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Leipzig by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Weimar to Leipzig with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Weimar to Leipzig often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Mühlhausen (Thür), Prague, Paris, Frankfurt am Main. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leipzig and these popular destinations at a great price.

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