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How to get fromEssen to Meiningenby train, night train, or car

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

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  1. Train via Schweinfurt

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain train Re7
    3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain train Rb
    6h 26m
    €317–416

  2. Drive  330 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Meiningencar car 330 km
    3h 32m
    €62–89

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain night train Nj
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain train Re7
    3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain train Rb
    8h 6m
    €284–385

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Grimmenthaltrain train Re7
    6h 38m
    €98–173

Essen to Meiningen by train

Calendar60Weekly Trains
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Meiningen, Germany?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Meiningen via Würzburg Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf in around 6h 26m.

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