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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Meiningen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Meiningen is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Würzburg Main Station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Meiningen via Würzburg Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Essen to Meiningen?

The distance between Essen and Meiningen is 506 km. The road distance is 328.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Meiningen without a car is to train via Schweinfurt which takes 6h 10m and costs €320 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Essen to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Meiningen bus from?

Essen to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Meiningen train from?

Essen to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Meiningen?

The best way to get from Essen to Meiningen is to train via Schweinfurt which takes 6h 10m and costs €320 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 11h 42m.

Where does the Essen to Meiningen bus arrive?

Essen to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Würzburg Main Station.

Where does the Essen to Meiningen train arrive?

Essen to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Meiningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Meiningen is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Essen to Meiningen.

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Meiningen by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train via Schweinfurt
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
6h 10m
€327–452
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Würzburg Main Stationbus N161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
11h 42m
€44–70
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Essen Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
7h 50m
€288–391
Drive 328.9 km
1. Drive from Essen to Meiningencar 328.9 km
3h 33m
€48–69
Train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Grimmenthaltrain Re7
6h 33m
€114–219

Essen to Meiningen by train

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Distance: 505.8 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Würzburg Main Station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 11h 42m.

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