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Bayreuth to Ilmenau buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bayreuth and Ilmenau takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 31m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bayreuth to Ilmenau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 17m
Duration
257 km
Distance
€23
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Bayreuth to Ilmenau bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Bayreuth and Ilmenau. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bayreuth is at 11:30 AM which arrives into Ilmenau at 6:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Schweinfurt central train station and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr6h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr6h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr6h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr19h 59m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr6h 31m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr9h 41m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bayreuth to Ilmenau? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bayreuth to Ilmenau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Bayreuth, Germany and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Bayreuth central train station to Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Schweinfurt central train station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Suhl, Am Bahndamm, and Suhl, Bahnhof in around 6h 41m.

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