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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Magdeburg to Weimar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 129 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
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£35 Average Price Cheapest | £21 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Magdeburg to Weimar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (1h 58m by train vs 2h 29m by car). Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Weimar from Magdeburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Magdeburg to Weimar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Weimar are Erfurt, Jena, Leipzig and Gotha. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Weimar on Omio.
Erfurt is known for its well-preserved medieval centre, especially the Krämerbrücke and the Mariendom. As the capital of Thuringia, it feels compact and historic, with a calm atmosphere shaped by trade and learning.
Jena is a lively university city in Thuringia, known for optics, research and the legacy of Carl Zeiss. In the Saale Valley, it mixes a youthful atmosphere with a compact centre, hillside views and strong links to German intellectual history.
Leipzig is known for Bach, the Thomaskirche and a long tradition of trade and publishing. Its compact centre combines grand historic architecture with creative neighbourhoods, canals and a youthful cultural scene.
Gotha is a historic Thuringian town best known for Friedenstein Palace and its strong ducal heritage. A compact old centre, museums and broad squares give it a cultured, calm character.
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However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Magdeburg and Weimar as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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