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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Bochum is to bus which costs €28 - €45 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Bochum is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Ilmenau and Bochum?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Bochum station. However, there are services departing from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof and arriving at Bochum central station via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof, Erfurt central train station and Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Ilmenau and Bochum?

No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Bochum. However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Bochum Hbf via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

How far is it from Ilmenau to Bochum?

The distance between Ilmenau and Bochum is 440 km. The road distance is 328.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Bochum without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €170 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Ilmenau to Bochum, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Bochum bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Bochum train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilmenau to Bochum?

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Bochum is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs €170 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €45 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Bochum bus arrive?

Ilmenau to Bochum bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.

Where does the Ilmenau to Bochum train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilmenau to Bochum?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Bochum is 328 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Ilmenau to Bochum.

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

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Where can I stay near Bochum?

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There are 4 ways to get from Ilmenau to Bochum by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Bochum Hbftrain 51
6h 7m
€179–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Kasselbus N69
2. Take the bus from Kassel to Bochum central stationbus 023
9h 24m
€29–43
Drive 328.3 km
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Bochumcar 328.3 km
3h 26m
€61–88
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 51
2. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Kamentrain Re
6h 50m

Ilmenau to Bochum by bus and train

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6h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 440.1 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Bochum Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Bochum central station via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, Erfurt central train station, and Kassel in around 9h 24m.

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