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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Ilmenau
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Ilmenau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 6m. 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 €45, and a train costs an average of €109.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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€118 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
7h 36m Average total duration Fastest 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration 14h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Zurich to Ilmenau by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Ilmenau is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Ilmenau:
A bus is $80 (€64) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Ilmenau costing on average $137 (€109).
A bus is $574 (€457) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Ilmenau costing on average $631 (€502).
Other travel options to Ilmenau take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 14h 40m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Ilmenau as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Ilmenau, Busbahnhof.
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Ilmenau station.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Frankfurt am Main Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Ilmenau by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ilmenau by train.
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