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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Cologne is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 41m.

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, Busbahnhof and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof, Erfurt central train station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.

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 5h 31m.

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 5h 31m and costs €190 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 Erfurt central train 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 5h 31m and costs €190 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 9h 41m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Cologne bus arrive?

Ilmenau to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen 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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Where can I stay near 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 / ...
5h 31m
€194–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Leverkusenbus 020
9h 41m
€30–45
Drive 368.3 km
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Colognecar 368.3 km
3h 24m
€55–79
Train
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 51
7h 15m
€204–309
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
7h 50m
€76–274

Ilmenau to Cologne by bus and train

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Distance: 488.1 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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, Stadtilm, Erfurt Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 5h 15m.

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