The average train between Essen and Meiningen takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Meiningen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Meiningen. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 7:20 AM which arrives into Meiningen at 2:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Meiningen station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
Essen to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Meiningen station.
Book your Essen to Meiningen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Preßnitztalbahn.
The distance between Essen and Meiningen is 257.7 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Meiningen via Würzburg Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf in around 6h 13m.
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