What is the cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €60.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

The distance between Stuttgart and Ilmenau is 494 km. The road distance is 293.4 km.

How do I travel from Stuttgart to Ilmenau without a car?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau, including transfers.

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 8h 18m.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Ilmenau?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Ilmenau is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Stuttgart to Ilmenau.

Where can I stay near Ilmenau?

There are 744+ hotels available in Ilmenau.

Stuttgart to Ilmenau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Stuttgart to Ilmenau by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 11
6h 13m
€70–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
8h 18m
€24–39
Drive 293.4 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Ilmenaucar 293.4 km
2h 53m
€42–61
Train via Würzburg
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Suhltrain Re7
6h 34m
€49–84

Stuttgart to Ilmenau by train and bus

67Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Stuttgart, Germany and Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €70–80 and the journey takes 3h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Zella-Mehlis station once daily. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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