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How to get fromIlmenau to Jenaby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilmenau to Jena by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus bus 215
    2. Take the train from Rudolstadt(Thuer) to Jena Paradiestrain train Rb / ...
    1h 53m

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Ilmenau to Jenarideshare rideshare 76.1 km
    1h 12m
    €4–8

  3. Line 311 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Stadtilm, Feldstraßebus bus 311
    2. Take the train from Stadtilm to Saalfeld(Saale)train train Rb
    3. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Jena Paradiestrain train Rb / ...
    1h 56m

  4. Drive  76.8 km

    1. Drive from Ilmenau to Jenacar car 76.8 km
    52 min
    €12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilmenau to Jenataxi taxi 76.8 km
    52 min
    €200–250

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  • Distance: 80.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Ilmenau to Jena. However, you can take the bus to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platz, walk to Rudolstadt(Thuer), then take the train to Jena Paradies. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Jena Paradies via Stadtilm, Feldstraße, Stadtilm, and Saalfeld(Saale) in around 1h 56m.

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