What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Weimar?

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Weimar is to bus which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dresden to Weimar?

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Weimar is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €27 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Weimar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Weimar central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Weimar?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Weimar. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Weimar via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Dresden to Weimar?

The distance between Dresden and Weimar is 256 km. The road distance is 194.8 km.

How do I travel from Dresden to Weimar without a car?

The best way to get from Dresden to Weimar without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €29 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Dresden to Weimar?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Dresden to Weimar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Weimar bus from?

Dresden to Weimar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Weimar train from?

Dresden to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Weimar?

The best way to get from Dresden to Weimar is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs €29 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Dresden to Weimar bus arrive?

Dresden to Weimar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Weimar central train station.

Where does the Dresden to Weimar train arrive?

Dresden to Weimar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Weimar?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Weimar is 195 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Dresden to Weimar.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Weimar?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Weimar?

Book your Dresden to Weimar bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Weimar?

There are 991+ hotels available in Weimar.

Dresden to Weimar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dresden to Weimar by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf50 / ...
2h 16m
€29–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Weimar central train stationN3205 / ...
3h 10m
€13–21
Drive 194.8 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Weimar194.8 km
1h 50m
€28–40
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to WeimarRb20
2h 46m
€36–80
Train via Glauchau
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Glauchau, BahnhofRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to WeimarRe1
4h 8m

Dresden to Weimar by train

76Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.7 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Dresden, Germany and Weimar, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €25–70 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Weimar central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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