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Compare bus, train, and flight for Ilmenau to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilmenau to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $148. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $148, and a train costs an average of $205.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$205 Average price | $148 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 3m Average total duration Fastest 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 0m Average total duration 17h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Zurich:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilmenau to Zurich costing on average $205 (€168).
A bus is $412 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ilmenau to Zurich costing on average $560 (€458).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 17h 30m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Ilmenau to Zurich:
A bus is $57 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ilmenau to Zurich costing on average $205 (€168).
A bus is $412 (€337) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ilmenau to Zurich costing on average $560 (€458).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 17h 30m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ilmenau and Zurich as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Ilmenau station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof and arrive in Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
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