The average train between Meiningen and Essen takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Meiningen to Essen. 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 4 times a day between Meiningen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meiningen is at 5:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Schweinfurt Hbf and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Meiningen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Meiningen station and arriving at Essen station via Schweinfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Meiningen to Essen train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Meiningen station.
Meiningen to Essen train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Meiningen to Essen train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Meiningen and Essen is 257.7 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Meiningen to Essen Hbf via Schweinfurt Hbf and Würzburg Hbf in around 6h 36m.
