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Compare bus and train for Hamburg to Ilmenau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Ilmenau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $102.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$102 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 20m Average total duration 11h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hamburg to Ilmenau train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Ilmenau trains for today, Monday, March 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:28 AM Hamburg | 5h10 | 3:38 PM Ilmenau | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg to Ilmenau
Trains from Hamburg to Ilmenau run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $102 (€83) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:12, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $102 (€83) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 10m |
First train 05:12 |
Last train 22:17 |
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg to Ilmenau
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Ilmenau by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ilmenau, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg to Ilmenau
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- Monday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:40 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:30
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:30
- Café Bom Dia
- Hünkar
- Yoko Sushi Harburg
- Mathewes Grill
- Hotel Panorama
- Hotel Harburger Hof
- Hotel Jeta
- Hotel Süderelbe
- City-Grill
- MaBe`s Grillbar
- Subway
- Ratskeller
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