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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Aachen is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Ilmenau and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof and arriving at Aachen station west via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof, Erfurt central train station and Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Ilmenau and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Aachen, Hbf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Ilmenau to Aachen?

The distance between Ilmenau and Aachen is 559 km. The road distance is 436.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Aachen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 41m and costs €200 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Ilmenau to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Aachen bus from?

Ilmenau to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilmenau to Aachen?

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Aachen is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 41m and costs €200 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Aachen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilmenau to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilmenau to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Aachen is 436 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Ilmenau to Aachen.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilmenau to Aachen by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
6h 41m
€204–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Aachen station westbus 068 / ...
10h 49m
€38–67
Drive 436.2 km
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Aachencar 436.2 km
4h 7m
€64–92
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
8h 9m
€216–379
Train via Schweinfurt
1. Take the train from Suhl to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
9h
€94–193

Ilmenau to Aachen by bus and train

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Distance: 558.7 km
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Aachen, Hbf via Stadtilm, Feldstraße, Stadtilm, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Aachen station west via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, Erfurt central train station, and Frankfurt central train station in around 10h 49m.

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