What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Meiningen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Meiningen is to drive which costs €80 - €120 and takes 4h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Meiningen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Meiningen is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Meiningen via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Meiningen?

The distance between Basel and Meiningen is 573 km. The road distance is 481.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Meiningen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Meiningen without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Meiningen?

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Basel to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Meiningen train from?

Basel to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Where does the Basel to Meiningen train arrive?

Basel to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Basel to Meiningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Meiningen is 481 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Basel to Meiningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Meiningen?

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Where can I stay near Meiningen?

There are 435+ hotels available in Meiningen.

Basel to Meiningen - 4 ways to travel via train, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Meiningen by train, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
4. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
7h 20m
Drive 481.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Meiningencar 481.4 km
4h 15m
€82–118
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hanau Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Hanau Hauptbahnhof to Schweinfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
9h 51m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
7h 26m

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Map of how to get from Basel to Meiningen.

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Distance: 572.9 km
Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Meiningen, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Meiningen via Frankfurt, Würzburg Hbf, and Schweinfurt Hbf in around 7h 20m.

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