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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Stuttgart and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Stuttgart to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Kornwestheim and arriving at Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof and Suhl, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Stadtilm via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

The distance between Stuttgart and Ilmenau is 494 km. The road distance is 293.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €170 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Ilmenau bus from?

Stuttgart to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kornwestheim station.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Ilmenau train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €170 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 8h 18m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Stuttgart to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zella-Mehlis station.

Where does the Stuttgart to Ilmenau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Ilmenau is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Stuttgart to Ilmenau.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

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Stuttgart to Ilmenau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
5h 51m
€176–458
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
8h 18m
€25–44
Drive 293.4 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Ilmenaucar 293.4 km
2h 53m
€42–61
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
6h 34m
€54–178

Stuttgart to Ilmenau by train and bus

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5h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 494.1 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–330 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Zella-Mehlis station once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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