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

The cheapest way to get from Gotha to Meiningen is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 54 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gotha to Meiningen is to drive which takes 54 min and costs €9 - €14.

Is there a direct bus between Gotha and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gotha to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Gotha, Alter Schlachthof and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Schmalkalden, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Gotha and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct train from Gotha to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Gotha and arriving at Meiningen via Neudietendorf and Grimmenthal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Gotha to Meiningen?

The distance between Gotha and Meiningen is 76 km. The road distance is 66.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Gotha to Meiningen without a car is to bus and line 407 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Gotha to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gotha to Meiningen bus from?

Gotha to Meiningen bus services, operated by Verkehrsgemeinschaft Landkreis Gotha GbR, depart from Gotha, Alter Schlachthof station.

Where do I catch the Gotha to Meiningen train from?

Gotha to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Neudietendorf station.

Train or bus from Gotha to Meiningen?

The best way to get from Gotha to Meiningen is to bus and line 407 bus which takes 2h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €16 - €30 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Gotha to Meiningen bus arrive?

Gotha to Meiningen bus services, operated by Verkehrsgemeinschaft Landkreis Gotha GbR, arrive at Schmalkalden, Busbahnhof station.

Where does the Gotha to Meiningen train arrive?

Gotha to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Grimmenthal station.

Can I drive from Gotha to Meiningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gotha to Meiningen is 67 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Gotha to Meiningen.

Where can I stay near Meiningen?

There are 414+ hotels available in Meiningen.

Gotha to Meiningen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 407 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gotha to Meiningen by bus, train, car, or taxi

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

Bus, line 407 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gotha, Alter Schlachthof to Schmalkalden, Busbahnhof851
2. Take the bus from Schmalkalden, Busbahnhof to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule407
2h 45m
Drive 66.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gotha to Meiningen66.7 km
54 min
€10–14
Train
1. Take the train from Neudietendorf to GrimmenthalRe7
3h 15m
€16–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gotha to Meiningen66.7 km
54 min
€220–270

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Distance: 75.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Gotha, Thuringia, Germany and Meiningen, Germany?

You can take a bus from Gotha, Alter Schlachthof to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Schmalkalden, Busbahnhof in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) operates a train from Neudietendorf to Grimmenthal every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 49 min.

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