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Compare train and flight for Zurich to Weimar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Weimar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $148 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $148, while a flight costs an average of $520.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price Cheapest | $520 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 15m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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 Zurich to Weimar
Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Weimar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Weimar:
A train is $373 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Weimar costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Tickets start at around $148 compared to roughly $120 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$28. The journey takes 6h 45m versus 5h 35m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Weimar:
A train is $373 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Weimar costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Weimar take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 11 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Weimar as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Leipzig/Halle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Weimar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Weimar, Weimar Central Station (Bus Platform 1 & 2).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Weimar by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Dolomiti to go to Weimar by flight.
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