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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leipzig to Ilmenau among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 125 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£44 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Leipzig to Ilmenau, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (1h 39m by train vs 2h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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The most popular day trips by train from Ilmenau are Erfurt, Weimar and Jena. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Ilmenau on Omio.
Erfurt is known for its well-preserved medieval centre, especially the Krämerbrücke and the Mariendom. As the capital of Thuringia, it feels compact and historic, with a calm atmosphere shaped by trade and learning.
Weimar is known for Goethe, Schiller and the early Bauhaus, giving the city a strongly cultural character. Grand yet walkable, it blends elegant streets and parks with a thoughtful sense of German history.
Jena is a lively university city in Thuringia, known for optics, research and the legacy of Carl Zeiss. In the Saale Valley, it mixes a youthful atmosphere with a compact centre, hillside views and strong links to German intellectual history.
Travel to Ilmenau 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 Leipzig to Ilmenau.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leipzig and Ilmenau as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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