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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Paderborn is to bus which costs €17 - €29 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Paderborn is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Ilmenau and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof and arriving at Paderborn via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof and Erfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Ilmenau and Paderborn?

No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Paderborn. However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Ilmenau to Paderborn?

The distance between Ilmenau and Paderborn is 314 km. The road distance is 233.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Paderborn without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €160 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Ilmenau to Paderborn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Paderborn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Paderborn train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilmenau to Paderborn?

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Paderborn is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €160 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €29 and takes 6h 59m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Paderborn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilmenau to Paderborn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilmenau to Paderborn?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Paderborn is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Ilmenau to Paderborn.

Where can I stay near Paderborn?

There are 477+ hotels available in Paderborn.

Ilmenau to Paderborn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain 51
5h 8m
€164–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Paderbornbus N69
6h 59m
€17–29
Drive 233.3 km
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Paderborncar 233.3 km
2h 39m
€34–49
Train via Göttingen
1. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Göttingentrain Re1 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb85
6h 46m
€161–326

Ilmenau to Paderborn by bus and train

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Distance: 314 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–160 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Paderborn once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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