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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Meiningen is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 33m.

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 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Karlsruhe central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

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 21m.

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 which takes 7h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Basel to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Meiningen bus from?

Basel to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

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.

Train or bus from Basel to Meiningen?

The best way to get from Basel to Meiningen is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 11h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Meiningen bus arrive?

Basel to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train 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?

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Basel to Meiningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Meiningen by train, bus, 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
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 21m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N487 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
11h 33m
€45–63
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
Drive 481.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Meiningencar 481.4 km
4h 15m
€84–121
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Bahnhofsvorplatz to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof/Willy-Brandt-Pl.train
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
5. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
9h 41m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Meiningen.

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Distance: 572.7 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Karlsruhe central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 11h 33m.

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