There are 6 ways to get from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4h 18m€165–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt Airportbus N1305
6h 49m€22–35Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ilmenau to Frankfurt (FRA)226.8 km
2h 29mDrive 226.8 km
- Drive from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)car 226.8 km
2h 29m€34–48Train via Würzburg
- Take the train from Suhl to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
- Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
5h 50m€47–136Train via Schweinfurt
- Take the train from Suhl to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
- Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Südtrain Re54 / ...
7h€42–169
Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). However, there are services departing from Ilmenau, Busbahnhof and arriving at Frankfurt Airport via Kranichfeld, Bahnhof and Erfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). However, there are services departing from Stadtilm and arriving at Frankfurt via Erfurt Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Ilmenau and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 321 km. The road distance is 226.8 km.
The best way to get from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €160 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), including transfers.
Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Erfurt central train station.
Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Erfurt Hbf station.
The best way to get from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €160 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Ilmenau, Thuringia, Germany and Frankfurt Airport (FRA), Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt Airport once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Suhl to Würzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Suhl to Schweinfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Frankfurt (Main) Süd
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Erfurt central train station to Frankfurt Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Ilmenau to Frankfurt (FRA)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt Airport station.
Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Ilmenau to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
There are 1555+ hotels available in Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ilmenau and Frankfurt Airport (FRA). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.