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Trip Summary
There are 4 daily trains from Erfurt to Ilmenau. Traveling by train from Erfurt to Ilmenau usually takes around one hour and 40 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in one hour,
| Distance | 21 mi (34 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 0m |
| Lowest price | $23.86 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Erfurt to Ilmenau?
There are 4 train lines with service from Erfurt to Ilmenau. Deutsche Bahn is your best bet, with 2 scheduled trains per day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 1h 39m | $24.21 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 1h 43m | $24.69 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 1h 32m | $25.20 |
| Non-federally owned railway company | 3 | 1h 35m | $24.59 |
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Erfurt to Ilmenau start from $25, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ilmenau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Erfurt leaves from Stotternheim . And in Ilmenau trains arrive at Ilmenau-Roda .
From Erfurt to Ilmenau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 32 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ilmenau faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 0 minutes.
Non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Erfurt to Ilmenau start from $24, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 Non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ilmenau. Non-federally owned railway company in Erfurt leaves from Stotternheim and one other station. And in Ilmenau trains arrive at Ilmenau-Roda .
From Erfurt to Ilmenau train travel on Non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 35 minutes. If you are looking to get to Ilmenau faster, Non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Erfurt to Ilmenau tend to have the most passengers on Friday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Friday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Friday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Erfurt at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 11:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 4 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Ilmenau to Erfurt.
City Information
Erfurt
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Erfurt is the capital and largest city in the German state of Thuringia. Most of the city was built and designed in the Middle Ages, so prepare to be charmed by narrow pedestrian streets, quaint bridges, and gorgeous green spaces like the Egapark. As you stroll around the city center, keep your eyes peeled for as many as 25 churches of different architectural styles. A unique sight in Erfurt is the Krämerbrücke, or merchants' bridge, arguably the most popular attraction in the city. This 15th-century arched bridge has houses built on either side, in a design that was common in medieval Europe.
Fitting for a large city, Erfurt does not disappoint when it comes to dining options. The most popular local restaurants you should consider visiting are EAT Erfurt and Gasthaus Feuerkugel. Or simply stop at any of the many stalls offering Thüringer Bratwurst, a regional delicacy!
Although there is a small airport for Erfurt, the route options are very limited. Most air passengers will travel through the Frankfurt airport and connect to Erfurt via bus or train. Erfurt's train station is actually one of the central hubs of Germany's Deutsche Bahn rail system. Much of the train service to and from Erfurt is on high-speed trains, so journeys to Munich, Berlin, and Nuremberg take hardly any time. FlixBus connects Erfurt to many additional destinations via affordable bus trips.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Erfurt?
Main departure station: Vieselbach
There are two stations in Erfurt where you can board the train to Ilmenau.
All train stations in Erfurt:
Vieselbach
Stotternheim
Where is the train station in Ilmenau?
Main arrival station: Ilmenau-Roda
Ilmenau has one train station.
Train stations in Ilmenau:
Ilmenau-Roda
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