There are 5 ways to get from Darmstadt to Ilmenau by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
5h 35m€158–229Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N3205
7h 55m€25–40Drive 235.9 km
- Drive from Darmstadt to Ilmenaucar 235.9 km
2h 43m€45–64Train, line 300 bus
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
- Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
- Take the bus from Suhl, Bahnhof to Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platzbus 300
6h 2mTrain via Darmstadt Nord
- Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
6h 4m€164–229
Darmstadt to Ilmenau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darmstadt to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Darmstadt to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Darmstadt station to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt central train station and arriving at Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Erfurt, Busbahnhof and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Darmstadt to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Stadtilm via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Darmstadt and Ilmenau is 338 km. The road distance is 235.9 km.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €150 - €230.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Darmstadt to Ilmenau, including transfers.
Darmstadt to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Darmstadt central train station.
Darmstadt to Ilmenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.
The best way to get from Darmstadt to Ilmenau is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €150 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €40–90 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Erfurt central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Darmstadt central train station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 03677 8889-0
- Website
- Ilmenauer Omnibusverkehr
Bus from Suhl, Bahnhof to Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- Ilmenauer Omnibusverkehr
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Booking & Getting There
Darmstadt to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Darmstadt to Ilmenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Darmstadt to Ilmenau is 236 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Darmstadt to Ilmenau.
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