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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Dresden is to rideshare which costs €12 - €16 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Dresden is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ilmenau and Dresden?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Dresden station. However, there are services departing from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof and arriving at Dresden central station via Jena bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Ilmenau and Dresden?

No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Ilmenau to Dresden?

The distance between Ilmenau and Dresden is 289 km. The road distance is 233.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Dresden without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 3h 50m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ilmenau to Dresden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Dresden bus from?

Ilmenau to Dresden bus services, operated by Kombus, depart from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Dresden train from?

Ilmenau to Dresden train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Stadtilm station.

Train or bus from Ilmenau to Dresden?

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Dresden is to train via Leipzig which takes 3h 50m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Dresden bus arrive?

Ilmenau to Dresden bus services, operated by Kombus, arrive at Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz station.

Where does the Ilmenau to Dresden train arrive?

Ilmenau to Dresden train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Ilmenau to Dresden?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Dresden is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Ilmenau to Dresden.

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

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Where can I stay near Dresden?

There are 2118+ hotels available in Dresden.

Can I share a ride from Ilmenau to Dresden?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ilmenau and Dresden. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Ilmenau to Dresden - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilmenau to Dresden by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train via Leipzig
best
1. Take the train from Stadtilm to Erfurt Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
3h 50m
€160–299
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Ilmenau to Dresdenrideshare 233.2 km
2h 44m
€12–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus 215
2. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Dresden central stationbus N1305 / ...
5h 3m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus 215
2. Take the train from Rudolstadt(Thuer) to Leipzig Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
4h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Weimar to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf
6h 14m
Drive 233.7 km
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Dresdencar 233.7 km
2h 28m
€34–49

Ilmenau to Dresden by bus and train

70Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

€160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 289.2 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via Stadtilm, Feldstraße, Stadtilm, Erfurt Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Dresden central station via Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz, Rudolstadt(Thuer), Jena Paradies, and Jena bus station in around 5h 3m.

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