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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Heilbronn central train station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof and Suhl, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Ilmenau?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ilmenau. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Stadtilm via Basel SBB and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Zurich to Ilmenau?

The distance between Zurich and Ilmenau is 548 km. The road distance is 490.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Ilmenau without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 58m and costs €65 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Zurich to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ilmenau bus from?

Zurich to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Ilmenau train from?

Zurich to Ilmenau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Zurich to Ilmenau is to bus which takes 11h 21m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €380 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Zurich to Ilmenau bus arrive?

Zurich to Ilmenau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Ilmenau train arrive?

Zurich to Ilmenau train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ilmenau is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Zurich to Ilmenau.

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

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Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

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

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Stuttgartbus
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
8h 58m
€65–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heilbronn central train stationbus FlixBus N184
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
11h 21m
€41–62
Drive 490.5 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Ilmenaucar 490.5 km
4h 59m
€87–126
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12 / ...
9h 22m
€224–372
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
11h 1m
€76–161

Zurich to Ilmenau by bus

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11h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 547.9 km
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Ilmenau, Wetzlarer Platz via Heilbronn central train station, Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof, Suhl, Am Bahndamm, and Suhl, Bahnhof in around 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zürich HB to Ilmenau, Albert-Pulvers-Straße via Basel SBB, Erfurt Hbf, Stadtilm, and Stadtilm, Feldstraße in around 9h 22m.

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