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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Weimar is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Weimar is to drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Weimar?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Weimar station. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Weimar central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Weimar?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Weimar. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Weimar via Basel SBB and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Zurich to Weimar?

The distance between Zurich and Weimar is 695 km. The road distance is 544.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Weimar without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €75 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Zurich to Weimar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Weimar bus from?

Zurich to Weimar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Weimar train from?

Zurich to Weimar train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Weimar?

The best way to get from Zurich to Weimar is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €75 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 40m.

Where does the Zurich to Weimar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zurich to Weimar train arrive?

Zurich to Weimar train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Weimar?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Weimar is 544 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Zurich to Weimar.

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

Book your Zurich to Weimar train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Weimar?

There are 990+ hotels available in Weimar.

Zurich to Weimar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Weimar by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Frankfurt12 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Weimar11
8h 26m
€79–212
Train via Stuttgart
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to SchaffhausenS9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof87
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Erfurt Central Station
9h 39m
€50–161
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Frankfurt central train stationN474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Weimar central train stationN3205
11h 40m
€56–103
Drive 544.4 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Weimar544.4 km
5h 27m
€95–137
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)ZRH - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
5h 42m
€119–291
Train via Stuttgart #2
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to SchaffhausenS9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhof87
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Weimar11
10h 49m
€81–193
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Dresden Airport (DRS)ZRH - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbf
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Weimar
7h 33m
€170–433
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)ZRH - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Göttingen
3. Take the train from Göttingen to Weimar
7h 47m
€137–353

Zurich to Weimar by train

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 695.2 km
Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Weimar, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Weimar via Basel SBB and Frankfurt in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Weimar central train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 11h 40m.

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