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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Cologne is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Ilmenau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz and arriving at Köln via Suhl, Am Bahndamm, Zella-Mehlis station, Würzburg Main Station and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Ilmenau and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Ilmenau to Cologne?

The distance between Ilmenau and Cologne is 488 km. The road distance is 368.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Cologne without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 4m and costs €170 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Ilmenau to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Cologne bus from?

Ilmenau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zella-Mehlis station.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilmenau to Cologne?

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Cologne is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 4m and costs €170 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 4m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilmenau to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilmenau to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Cologne is 368 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Ilmenau to Cologne.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilmenau to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
6h 4m
€179–488
Drive 368.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Colognecar 368.3 km
3h 24m
€53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis station to Würzburg Main Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Frankfurt central train stationbus N61 / ...
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus
10h 4m
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
7h 35m
€189–518
Train #2
1. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Eisenach Hbftrain Rb20 / ...
2. Take the train from Eisenach Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
7h 54m
€154–455

Ilmenau to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 487.9 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Stadtilm, Feldstraße Ersatzhaltestelle, Stadtilm, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz to Köln via Suhl, Bahnhof, Suhl, Am Bahndamm, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Zella-Mehlis station, Würzburg Main Station, and Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 10h 4m.

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