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

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There are 3 ways to get from Essen to Meiningen by train, night train, or car

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  1. Train

    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 7m
    €300–592

  2. Drive 328.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Essen to Meiningencar car 328.9 km
    3h 33m
    €47–67

  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
    7h 48m
    €260–386

Essen to Meiningen by train

Calendar117Weekly Trains
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€300Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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 7m.

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