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Compare bus and train for Ilmenau to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilmenau to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ilmenau to Berlin:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilmenau to Berlin costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
Travel optionsfrom Ilmenau to Berlin
How to get from Ilmenau to Berlin by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ilmenau to Berlin is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:50 PM4h05Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof6:55 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:50 PM4h05Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof6:55 PMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 81080 · ICE 15045:48 PM2h34Ilmenau station8:22 PMBerlin Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 81224 · ICE 259210:20 PM3h37Ilmenau station1:57 AMBerlin Hbf$511One-way1 transfer
- 81208 · ICE 5062:18 PM3h11Ilmenau station5:29 PMBerlin Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
- 81212 · ICE 5044:18 PM3h11Ilmenau station7:29 PMBerlin Hbf$571One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ilmenau to Berlin:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilmenau to Berlin costing on average $91 (€74).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 18m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilmenau and Berlin as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Ilmenau station and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Berlin by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Berlin by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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