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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Dresden central station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Stadtilm via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Vienna to Ilmenau?

The distance between Vienna and Ilmenau is 756 km. The road distance is 642.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €230 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Vienna to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Ilmenau bus from?

Vienna to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Ilmenau train from?

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

Train or bus from Vienna to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Vienna to Ilmenau is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs €230 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 13h 55m.

Where does the Vienna to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Vienna to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dresden central station.

Where does the Vienna to Ilmenau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vienna to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Ilmenau is 642 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Vienna to Ilmenau.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

There are 788+ hotels available in Ilmenau.

Vienna to Ilmenau - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Ilmenau by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Ice
8h 26m
€235–378
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dresden central stationbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1305 / ...
13h 55m
€60–88
Drive 642.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Ilmenaucar 642.5 km
6h 26m
€121–175
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train, line 311 bus
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane VIE - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Stadtilmtrain
4. Take the bus from Stadtilm, Feldstraße to Ilmenau, Albert-Pulvers-Straßebus
7h 29m
Train via Nuremberg
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 29 / ...
8h 32m
€231–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Prague Florenc Central Bus Stationbus : Prague Central Bus Station - Vienna Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Erfurt Hbftrain Ec
14h 46m
€248–277
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain
9h 11m
€226–412
Fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane VIE - BER
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Erfurt Hbftrain
8h 18m
€222–456

Vienna to Ilmenau by train and bus

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 756.4 km
Duration: 8h 26m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €120–250 and the journey takes 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Ilmenau, Busbahnhof via Dresden central station, Erfurt central train station, Erfurt, Busbahnhof, and Kranichfeld, Bahnhof in around 13h 55m.

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