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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Ilmenau - Cologne

Ilmenau and Cologne are 174 miles (281 km) apart.

The majority of buses traveling from Ilmenau to Cologne start their journey at Ilmenau (Busbahnhof) and wind up at Cologne Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Historic Town Hall, Cologne cable cars, Cologne Zoo, Hohenzollern Bridge and Cologne Opera.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Ilmenau to Cologne but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Ilmenau to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Ilmenau to Cologne.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Cologne to Ilmenau

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