What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt central train station and arriving at Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Würzburg Main Station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof and Suhl, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Stadtilm via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau?

The distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Ilmenau is 310 km. The road distance is 217 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €140 - €340.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau bus from?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau train from?

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

Train or bus from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.

Where does the Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau.

Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

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Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
4h 30m
€147–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Würzburg Main Stationbus N84 / ...
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
7h 8m
€21–35
Drive 217 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenaucar 217 km
2h 31m
€31–45
Train via Ebenhausen
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gemündentrain
2. Take the train from Gemuenden(Main) to Ebenhausen(Unterfr)train Rb
3. Take the train from Ebenhausen to Suhltrain Re7
6h 52m
€193–265

Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau by train and bus

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Distance: 309.8 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €45–210 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Frankfurt central train station, Würzburg Main Station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Suhl, Am Bahndamm, and Suhl, Bahnhof in around 7h 8m.

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