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Trip Summary
There are usually 161 daily train trips available from Essen to Ilmenau. Traveling by train from Essen to Ilmenau usually takes 6 hours, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train can make the trip in 5 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 178 mi (287 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 0m |
| Lowest price | $33.41 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Ilmenau?
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company is the one and only train line which connects Essen to Ilmenau. However, there are 161 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 161 | 6h 19m | $101.77 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Ilmenau start from $33, and on average cost . Daily there are 161 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Ilmenau. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen Hbf . And in Ilmenau trains arrive at Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe and 2 other train stations.
From Essen to Ilmenau train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 19 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 5 hours and 0 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 152 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Ilmenau.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Essen and Ilmenau is approximately 178 miles, or 287 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Essen to Ilmenau are the most crowded on Friday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Sunday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Essen 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 161 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 Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Image credit: wwwuppertal
Link to image attributionMain departure station: Train Station
Essen Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station in Essen in Western Germany. The station has been rebuilt numerous times due to damage from the Second World War and other structural issues, and now over 400 trains serve the station daily. In addition, long-distance Deutsche Bahn ICE trains run regularly to destinations including Berlin, Cologne, Stuttgart, and Vienna. Regional trains travel cities such as Aachen, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, and Munster. Inside the station are a variety of shops, restaurants and bakeries, banks, a pharmacy, ticket offices, and information desks. The station is in the center of Essen, so there are hotels, restaurants, and attractions a short walk away.
All train stations in Essen:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Ilmenau?
Main arrival station: Train Station
There are more train stations and stops in Ilmenau than most cities. Most trains from Essen will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Ilmenau:
All train stations in Ilmenau:
Train Station
Ilmenau Pörlitzer Höhe
Ilmenau-Roda
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