What is the cheapest way to get from Bochum to Ilmenau?

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bochum to Ilmenau?

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Bochum and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bochum station to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Bochum central station and arriving at Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Kassel, Erfurt, Busbahnhof and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Stadtilm via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Bochum to Ilmenau?

The distance between Bochum and Ilmenau is 440 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.

How do I travel from Bochum to Ilmenau without a car?

The best way to get from Bochum to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €180 - €270.

How long does it take to get from Bochum to Ilmenau?

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Bochum to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Ilmenau bus from?

Bochum to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bochum central station.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Ilmenau train from?

Bochum to Ilmenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Bochum to Ilmenau is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €180 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Bochum to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Bochum to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Bochum to Ilmenau train arrive?

Bochum to Ilmenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Ilmenau is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Bochum to Ilmenau.

How do I get a train ticket from Bochum to Ilmenau?

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Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

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There are 4 ways to get from Bochum to Ilmenau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
6h 3m
€187–268
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Kasselbus 023
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
9h 25m
€26–41
Drive 329.8 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Ilmenaucar 329.8 km
3h 24m
€48–69
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
7h 28m

Bochum to Ilmenau by train and bus

16Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

€187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 440.2 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Bochum Hbf to Erfurt Hbf twice daily. Tickets cost €70–140 and the journey takes 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bochum central station to Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Kassel, Erfurt central train station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof in around 9h 25m.

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