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Compare bus and train for Ilmenau to Leipzig
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilmenau to Leipzig among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 77 miles (125 km)
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$66 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ilmenau to Leipzig:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilmenau to Leipzig costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Leipzig take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 46m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilmenau and Leipzig as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof and arrive in Leipzig, Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Ilmenau station and arrive in Leipzig Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Leipzig by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Leipzig by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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