Essen to Meiningen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Meiningen takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. 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.

7h 30m
Duration: 506 km
Distance: €340
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Schweinfurt

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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb

6h 26m

€317–416

Essen to Meiningen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Essen and Meiningen. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Meiningen at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

10:49 AM → 4:49 PM
6h • 2 changes
12:50 PM → 6:49 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
2:50 PM → 8:50 PM
6h • 2 changes
5:54 PM → 11:44 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:27 AM → 10:49 AM
6h 22m • 2 changes
6:53 AM → 12:49 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 2:49 PM
6h • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:49 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 6:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 6:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 6:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 6:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:52 AM → 12:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 2:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 4:49 PM
6h 59m • 2 changes
11:52 AM → 6:49 PM
6h 57m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Meiningen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.