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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Ilmenau is to fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs €270 - €500.

Is there a direct train between Geneva and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Stadtilm via Renens VD, Basel SBB and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Geneva to Ilmenau?

The distance between Geneva and Ilmenau is 784 km. The road distance is 731.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 12h 34m and costs €280 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Geneva to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Ilmenau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Geneva to Ilmenau train from?

Geneva to Ilmenau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Genève station.

Train or bus from Geneva to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Geneva to Ilmenau is to train which takes 12h 34m and costs €280 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Geneva to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Geneva to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Geneva to Ilmenau train arrive?

Geneva to Ilmenau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Geneva to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva to Ilmenau is 732 km. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Geneva to Ilmenau.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

There are 781+ hotels available in Ilmenau.

Geneva to Ilmenau - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

There are 7 ways to get from Geneva to Ilmenau by plane, 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.

Fly to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
6h 50m
€271–494
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus 122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
17h 50m
€74–113
Train
1. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
12h 34m
€284–448
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Würzburg Main Stationbus
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
14h 16m
€141–216
Drive 731.9 km
1. Drive from Geneva to Ilmenaucar 731.9 km
7h 28m
€153–221
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
8h 18m
€300–511
Fly to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane GVA - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
7h 30m
€259–468

Geneva to Ilmenau by train and bus

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12h 34mAverage Duration

€284Cheapest Price

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Distance: 784.2 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Genève to Ilmenau, Albert-Pulvers-Straße via Renens VD, Basel SBB, Erfurt Hbf, Stadtilm, and Stadtilm, Feldstraße in around 12h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Geneva to Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Frankfurt central train station, Erfurt central train station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof in around 17h 50m.

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