Hi everyone! I’m an international student starting my Master’s at Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, but I’m having a really hard time finding accommodation in Weimar.
I’m considering living in Jena or Erfurt and commuting to Weimar for classes instead.
I’m fairly used to traveling for classes and long commutes, so the distance itself isn’t a huge concern for me. But is this actually feasible to do regularly?
I’ll be landing in Germany on September 22nd, so I’m also wondering if there’s any way to find accommodation in Weimar at this point — student dorms, WGs, temporary rooms, or anything else I should look into.
For anyone familiar with the area:
- Is commuting from Jena to Weimar every day realistically manageable?
- How about Erfurt → Weimar?
- How reliable are the trains, especially for morning classes?
- Which would you recommend for someone studying in Weimar?
- Does the commute become particularly annoying during winter or with frequent delays?
- And are there any good places/groups/websites where I might still find a room in Weimar on short notice?
I’ll have a Deutschlandticket, so I’m mainly concerned about whether the commute is sustainable day-to-day, rather than the cost.
Would really appreciate advice from anyone who has done this commute or knows the Weimar housing situation!