What is the distance between Cologne and Ilmenau?

The distance between Cologne and Ilmenau is around 281 km (174 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Ilmenau?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Ilmenau (Busbahnhof), in Ilmenau.

Bus Cologne to Ilmenau from $54 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cologne to Ilmenau on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 15m	10:30am	Ilmenau (Busbahnhof)	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h 50m	10:30am	Ilmenau (Busbahnhof)	No tags
Bus	6:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	15h 50m	10:30am	Ilmenau (Busbahnhof)	No tags
Bus	2:15am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	8h 15m	10:30am	Ilmenau (Busbahnhof)	No tags
Bus	8:00am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	11h 25m	7:25pm	Ilmenau (Busbahnhof)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Ilmenau

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ilmenau. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

281 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$54 - $54	Average Duration8h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $429	Average Duration5h 22m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$44 - $59	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Ilmenau?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Ilmenau

A
Ilmenau (Busbahnhof)
Bahndamm 13, 98693 Ilmenau
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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11388 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $54

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Ilmenau by bus

What is the distance between Cologne and Ilmenau?
The distance between Cologne and Ilmenau is around 281 km (174 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Ilmenau?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Ilmenau (Busbahnhof), in Ilmenau.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Ilmenau?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time8h 15m	Avg Price$54	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time5h 22m	Avg Price$206	Daily Departures53
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 40m	Avg Price$54	Daily Departures6