What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Frankfurt am Main 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 2m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main to Ilmenau?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Ilmenau is 310 km. The road distance is 215.8 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main 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 am Main to Ilmenau?

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

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau train from?

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

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs €140 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau is 216 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau?

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Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main 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
€147–333
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 2m
€21–33
Drive 215.8 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenaucar 215.8 km
2h 29m
€31–44
Train via Schweinfurt
1. Take the train from Frankfurt (Main) Süd to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re54 / ...
2. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
6h 19m
€66–113

Frankfurt am Main to Ilmenau by train and bus

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Distance: 309.8 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, 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 bus from Frankfurt central train station to Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Würzburg Main Station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Suhl, Am Bahndamm, and Suhl, Bahnhof in around 7h 2m.

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