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

The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Zwickau is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Zwickau is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct bus between Ilmenau and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof and arriving at Zwickau, Kopernikusstr via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof, Erfurt central train station and Gera, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Ilmenau and Zwickau?

No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Zwickau. However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Erfurt Hbf and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Ilmenau to Zwickau?

The distance between Ilmenau and Zwickau is 255 km. The road distance is 142.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Zwickau without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €150 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Ilmenau to Zwickau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Zwickau bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ilmenau to Zwickau train from?

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

Train or bus from Ilmenau to Zwickau?

The best way to get from Ilmenau to Zwickau is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €150 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Ilmenau to Zwickau bus arrive?

Ilmenau to Zwickau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gera central train station.

Where does the Ilmenau to Zwickau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ilmenau to Zwickau?

Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Zwickau is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Ilmenau to Zwickau.

Where can I stay near Zwickau?

There are 628+ hotels available in Zwickau.

Ilmenau to Zwickau - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ilmenau to Zwickau by train, bus, or car

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Train
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 Zwickau, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5x / ...
4h 18m
€156–225
Drive 142.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ilmenau to Zwickaucar 142.4 km
1h 42m
€21–30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Gera central train stationbus 082 / ...
2. Take the bus from Gera, Busbahnhof to Zwickau, Kopernikusstrbus 213
7h 7m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Rudolstadt, ZOB/Rudolf-Herzer-Platzbus 215
2. Take the train from Jena-Göschwitz to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain Re1
4h 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saalfeld(Saale) to Gera Hbftrain Rb / ...
2. Take the bus from Gera Hbf to Glauchau, Bahnhofbus Re1
5h 29m
€307–349

Ilmenau to Zwickau by bus and train

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4h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.2 km
Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Ilmenau, Technikum to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof via Stadtilm, Feldstraße, Stadtilm, Erfurt Hbf, and Leipzig Hbf in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof to Zwickau, Kopernikusstr via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, Erfurt central train station, Gera central train station, and Gera, Busbahnhof in around 7h 7m.

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