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Compare coach and train for Ilmenau to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilmenau to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £104.
Distance: 286 km
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilmenau to Essen
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Trains from Ilmenau to Essen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £104 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £43
Distance 286 km |
Average train duration 6h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £104 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 17m |
First train 08:12 |
Last train 19:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £43
FAQs: Ilmenau to Essen train
FAQs: Travel by train from Ilmenau to Essen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ilmenau to Essen.
Booking trains from Ilmenau to Essen in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Ilmenau to Essen.
The cost of a train ticket from Ilmenau to Essen can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £104, while the average price tends to be around £104.
The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Essen is by coach, costing approximately £43.
The train station in Ilmenau that goes to Essen is Ilmenau station, and it arrives at Essen Hbf.
To get from Ilmenau to Essen, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
The train distance from Ilmenau to Essen is 286 km.
The train journey from Ilmenau to Essen covers a distance of 286 km and takes approximately 6h 17m. Trains run 8 per day.
The first train from Ilmenau to Essen leaves at 8:12.
The last train from Ilmenau to Essen departs at 19:00.
Trains from Ilmenau to Essen run approximately 8 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Ilmenau to Essen.
There is no night train service from Ilmenau to Essen.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ilmenau and Essen
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The major train station for departures in Ilmenau is Ilmenau. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ilmenau for your trip from Ilmenau to Essen.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Dining
- City-Grill
- MaBe`s Grillbar
- Subway
- Ratskeller
The major train station for arrivals in Essen is Essen Hbf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Essen Hbf for your journey to Essen from Ilmenau.
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
Dining
- Bollywood Express - Pizza & More
- Kiepenkerl
- Cafe Extrablatt
- Tacos
Hotel
- Ambassador
- Gästearpartment Dahl
- WG-Hotel im Unperfekthaus
- Motel One
Essen Süd
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmDining
- Bollywood Express - Pizza & More
- Haus Wilmes
- Mana Mana
- Karawane
Hotel
- Webers
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Distance to city center
3 kmDining
- Burger King
- Werner
- Bückmannsmühle
- Muckel-Eis
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