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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Switzerland is to drive which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Ilmenau and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Suhl, Bahnhof, Zella-Mehlis station and Heilbronn central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Ilmenau and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Erfurt Hbf, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

How far is it from Ilmenau to Switzerland?

The distance between Ilmenau and Switzerland is 731 km. The road distance is 489.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 9h 28m to get from Ilmenau to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilmenau to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Switzerland is to train which takes 9h 28m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Switzerland bus arrive?

Ilmenau to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Ilmenau to Switzerland train arrive?

Ilmenau to Switzerland train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Ilmenau to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Switzerland is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 2m to drive from Ilmenau to Switzerland.

Where can I stay near Switzerland?

There are 1270+ hotels available in Switzerland.

Ilmenau to Switzerland - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Ilmenau to Switzerland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
9h 28m
CHF 237–370
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N215
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N184
11h 47m
CHF 40–64
Drive 489.7 km
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Zurichcar 489.7 km
5h 2m
CHF 82–118
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
6h 55m
CHF 265–533
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Suhl to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
4. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Stadelhofentrain S12 / ...
10h 25m
CHF 78–218
Train #2
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
10h 29m
CHF 269–277
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
7h 4m
CHF 245–424
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
8h 21m
CHF 259–485

Ilmenau to Switzerland by bus and train

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Distance: 730.5 km
Duration: 9h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Zürich Stadelhofen via Stadtilm, Feldstraße, Stadtilm, Erfurt Hbf, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz to Zürich Stadelhofen via Suhl, Bahnhof, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Zella-Mehlis station, Heilbronn central train station, Zurich Bus Station, and Zürich HB in around 11h 47m.

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