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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rudolstadt and Ilmenau takes 1h 16m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rudolstadt 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.

1h 16m
Duration
42 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Rudolstadt to Ilmenau bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Rudolstadt and Ilmenau. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rudolstadt is at 6:58 PM which arrives into Ilmenau at 8:13 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 15m • Direct
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    bus bus 1h 18m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rudolstadt 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 Rudolstadt to Ilmenau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 41.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 16m

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

Kombus operates a bus from Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz to Ilmenau, Busbahnhof every 4 hours, and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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