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How to get fromBochum to Ilmenauby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    6h 3m
    €187–268
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bochum central station to Kasselbus bus 023
    2. Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationbus bus N69
    9h 25m
    €26–41
  3. Drive  329.8 km

    1. Drive from Bochum to Ilmenaucar car 329.8 km
    3h 24m
    €48–69
  4. Train via Kassel

    1. Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Erfurt Hbftrain train 51
    7h 28m

Bochum to Ilmenau by train and bus

Calendar16Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€187Cheapest Price
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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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