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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Salzburg South, Würzburg Main Station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof and Suhl, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Stadtilm via München Hbf and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Ilmenau?

The distance between Salzburg and Ilmenau is 563 km. The road distance is 445.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €180 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Salzburg to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Ilmenau bus from?

Salzburg to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Salzburg South station.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Ilmenau train from?

Salzburg to Ilmenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Salzburg to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Ilmenau is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €180 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Salzburg to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Salzburg to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.

Where does the Salzburg to Ilmenau train arrive?

Salzburg to Ilmenau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Ilmenau is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Salzburg to Ilmenau.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
6h 43m
€183–616
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Würzburg Main Stationbus 127 / ...
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
13h 30m
€48–83
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Salzburg Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
9h 29m
€60–158
Drive 445.4 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Ilmenaucar 445.4 km
4h 46m
€73–105
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 90 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
6h 45m
€178–616

Salzburg to Ilmenau by train and bus

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Distance: 562.6 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Salzburg, Austria and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via München Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Stadtilm, and Stadtilm, Feldstraße Ersatzhaltestelle in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Salzburg Rathaus to Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Salzburg Alpensiedlung P+R, Salzburg South, Würzburg Main Station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Suhl, Am Bahndamm, and Suhl, Bahnhof in around 13h 30m.

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