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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Bonn Stadthaus and arriving at Stadtilm via Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Bonn to Ilmenau?

The distance between Bonn and Ilmenau is 475 km. The road distance is 341.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €180 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Bonn to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Ilmenau bus from?

Bonn to Ilmenau bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Ilmenau train from?

Bonn to Ilmenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Siegburg Bf station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Bonn to Ilmenau is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Bonn to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Bonn to Ilmenau bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB station.

Where does the Bonn to Ilmenau train arrive?

Bonn to Ilmenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Ilmenau is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Bonn to Ilmenau.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

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Bonn to Ilmenau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bonn to Ilmenau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
7h 10m
€188–382
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
9h 18m
€41–58
Drive 341.3 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Ilmenaucar 341.3 km
3h 42m
€50–72
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 91 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
7h 40m
€82–229
Train via Schweinfurt
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Schweinfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
9h 26m
€70–175

Bonn to Ilmenau by tram, train, and bus

74Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€188Cheapest Price

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Distance: 474.9 km
Duration: 7h 10m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Ilmenau, Albert-Pulvers-Straße via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, Frankfurt, Erfurt Hbf, Stadtilm, and Stadtilm, Feldstraße in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Erfurt central train station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof in around 9h 18m.

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