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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €18 - €28 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Erfurt, Busbahnhof and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Stadtilm via Leipzig Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Dresden to Ilmenau?

The distance between Dresden and Ilmenau is 289 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €140 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Dresden to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Ilmenau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Ilmenau train from?

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

Train or bus from Dresden to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Dresden to Ilmenau is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €140 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Dresden to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Dresden to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.

Where does the Dresden to Ilmenau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Ilmenau is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Dresden to Ilmenau.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

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Dresden to Ilmenau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 311 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Stadtilmtrain Rb
4h 22m
€145–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
6h 30m
€18–28
Drive 233.7 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Ilmenaucar 233.7 km
2h 27m
€35–50
Train, line 311 bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Weimartrain Drf
2. Take the bus from Kranichfeld, Bahnhof to Ilmenau, Busbahnhofbus 311
5h 22m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Rudolstadt(Thuer)train Re
3. Take the bus from Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz to Ilmenau, Busbahnhofbus 215
5h 24m

Dresden to Ilmenau by train and bus

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 289.4 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Ilmenau, Albert-Pulvers-Straße via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Stadtilm, and Stadtilm, Feldstraße in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–28 and the journey takes 3h.

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