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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$38 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
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.
IC 2152 · ICE 5081:04 PM1h00Weimar station2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
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IC 2152 · ICE 5081:04 PM1h00Weimar station2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
IC 2152 · ICE 5081:04 PM1h00Weimar station2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
Other options
80936 · IC 2152 · ICE 50812:47 PM1h17Weimar West2:04 PMLeipzig Hbf$401One-way2 transfers
3958 · ICE 7591:24 PM1h07Weimar station2:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$411One-way1 transfer
80892 · ICE 93012:28 PM1h03Weimar station1:31 PMLeipzig Hbf$431One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 16m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Weimar station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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