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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 43m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Ilmenau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Zurich 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 43m.

Is there a direct train between Ilmenau and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Zürich HB via Erfurt Hbf and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Ilmenau to Zurich?

The distance between Ilmenau and Zurich is 729 km. The road distance is 489.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Ilmenau to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilmenau to Zurich?

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Zurich is to train which takes 9h 24m and costs SFr 230 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 43m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ilmenau to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilmenau to Zurich?

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

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilmenau to Zurich 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 24m
CHF 236–541
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 43m
CHF 37–64
Drive 489.7 km
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Zurichcar 489.7 km
5h 2m
CHF 82–118
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
7h 4m
CHF 243–483
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 86–254
Train #2
1. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
10h 25m
CHF 242–351

Ilmenau to Zurich by bus and train

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9h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 728.8 km
Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Zürich HB via Stadtilm, Feldstraße, Stadtilm, Erfurt Hbf, and Basel SBB in around 9h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz to Zurich Bus Station via Suhl, Bahnhof, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Zella-Mehlis station, and Heilbronn central train station in around 11h 43m.

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