There are 5 ways to get from Heidelberg to Meiningen by train, bus, 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 via Schweinfurt
best- Take the train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Osterburken, Bahnhoftrain S1 / ...
- Take the train from Osterburken to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
- Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
5h 27m€284–435Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N36 / ...
- Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
7h 12m€24–38Drive 231.3 km
- Drive from Heidelberg to Meiningencar 231.3 km
2h 54m€34–50Train
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bad Friedrichshall Hbftrain
- Take the train from Bad Friedrichshall Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Grimmenthaltrain Re7
5h 42m€69–193Train via Frankfurt am Main
- Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 62 / ...
- Take the train from Frankfurt to Schweinfurt Hbftrain
- Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
6h 45m€294–484
Heidelberg to Meiningen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Meiningen is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Meiningen is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Heilbronn central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt and arriving at Meiningen via Osterburken, Würzburg Hbf and Schweinfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Heidelberg and Meiningen is 282 km. The road distance is 231.3 km.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Meiningen without a car is to train via Schweinfurt which takes 5h 27m and costs €280 - €440.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Heidelberg to Meiningen, including transfers.
Heidelberg to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.
Heidelberg to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt station.
The best way to get from Heidelberg to Meiningen is to train via Schweinfurt which takes 5h 27m and costs €280 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 7h 12m.
What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Meiningen, Germany?
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Meiningen via Osterburken, Würzburg Hbf, and Schweinfurt Hbf in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Heilbronn central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Weststadt/Südstadt to Osterburken, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Osterburken to Wuerzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–60
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bad Friedrichshall Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Grimmenthal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–90
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–65
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Frankfurt to Schweinfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Heilbronn central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zella-Mehlis station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Heidelberg to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.
Heidelberg to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Osterburken, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Meiningen is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Heidelberg to Meiningen.
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