There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Ilmenau by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Leipzig
best- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbftrain Ec
- Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
7h 20m€205–255Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Erfurt central train stationbus N69 / ...
9h 5m€30–50Drive 321.9 km
- Drive from Prague to Ilmenaucar 321.9 km
3h 51m€51–74Train
- Take the train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Weimartrain Drf
8h 47mTrain #2
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
9h 27m€210–241
Prague to Ilmenau by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Prague to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Prague to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Praha, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Erfurt, Busbahnhof and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Stadtilm via Leipzig Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Prague and Ilmenau is 477 km. The road distance is 321.9 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Ilmenau without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 7h 20m and costs €200 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Prague to Ilmenau, including transfers.
Prague to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.
Prague to Ilmenau train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The best way to get from Prague to Ilmenau is to train via Leipzig which takes 7h 20m and costs €200 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Ilmenau, Albert-Pulvers-Straße via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Stadtilm, and Stadtilm, Feldstraße in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Erfurt central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Leipzig Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €65–80
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–31
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–120
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Website
- ÖBB EuroCity
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Train from Praha Hlavní nádraží to Weimar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Prague to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Prague to Ilmenau train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Ilmenau is 322 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Prague to Ilmenau.
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