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Zurich to Ilmenau buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Zurich and Ilmenau takes 19h 5m and the fastest bus takes 16h 51m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Zurich 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.

19h 5m
Duration
538 km
Distance
€52
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Zurich to Ilmenau bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Zurich and Ilmenau. The service departs Zurich at 12:10 AM at night, which arrives into Ilmenau at 18:01:00. All services require a transfer at Heilbronn central train station and take an average of 19h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr16h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr30h 19m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr16h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr16h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusMBB GmbHIlmenauer Omnibusverkehr16h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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.

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  • Distance: 537.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 5m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Heilbronn central train station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Suhl, Am Bahndamm, and Suhl, Bahnhof in around 11h 21m.

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