Trains tickets from Potsdam to Ilmenau

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Compare 2 ways to go from Potsdam to Ilmenau.

Bus
Average Price$36 - $36Average Duration4h 35m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$56 - $140Average Duration3h 49m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Potsdam to Ilmenau

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Ilmenau. The journey takes about 4 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
4h 35mAverage Duration
$36Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Potsdam to Ilmenau: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$97
Average train trip duration3h 49m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure12:01pm
Distance150 miles (241 km)
Latest train departure9:50pm

Frequently asked questions for your trip Potsdam - Ilmenau

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Potsdam to Ilmenau is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Ilmenau, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Potsdam and Ilmenau, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Potsdam to Ilmenau while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

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