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Compare train for Leipzig to Ilmenau
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 £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. 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 £47, while a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 125 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£47 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m 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.
You'll arrive about 21m sooner (1h 42m by train vs 2h 3m by car). Tickets start at around £47 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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How to get to Ilmenau from Leipzig by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leipzig to Ilmenau is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:312h07Leipzig8:38Ilmenau£641One-way0 changes
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- 6:312h07Leipzig8:38Ilmenau£641One-way0 changes
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- 6:312h07Leipzig8:38Ilmenau£641One-way0 changes
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- Around 5 trains per day.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Leipzig Hbf and arrive in Ilmenau station.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Ilmenau by train.
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