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

The cheapest way to get from Meiningen to Cologne is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meiningen to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Meiningen and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Meiningen to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Meiningen and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ebenhausen, Würzburg Hbf and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Meiningen to Cologne?

The distance between Meiningen and Cologne is 424 km. The road distance is 318.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Meiningen to Cologne without a car is to train via Ebenhausen which takes 5h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Meiningen to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Cologne train from?

Meiningen to Cologne train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Meiningen station.

Train or bus from Meiningen to Cologne?

The best way to get from Meiningen to Cologne is to train via Ebenhausen which takes 5h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 4m.

Where does the Meiningen to Cologne train arrive?

Meiningen to Cologne train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Ebenhausen(Unterfr) station.

Can I drive from Meiningen to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Meiningen to Cologne is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Meiningen to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1748+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Meiningen to Cologne by train, bus, night train, 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 Ebenhausen
best
1. Take the train from Meiningen to Ebenhausen(Unterfr)Re / ...
2. Take the train from Ebenhausen to Würzburg HbfRe7
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
5h 50m
Drive 318.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meiningen to Cologne318.2 km
3h 11m
€46–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof400
2. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis station to Würzburg Main Station
3. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Cologne Airport CGNN61 / ...
9h 4m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Grimmenthal to Würzburg HbfRe7
2. Take the night train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Koeln HbfNj
7h 43m
€55–287
Train
1. Take the train from Meiningen to Gemuenden(Main)Re
2. Take the train from Gemünden to Frankfurt
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf41 / ...
6h 16m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 424.5 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

You can take a train from Meiningen to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Ebenhausen, Würzburg Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule to Koeln Hbf via Zella-Mehlis station, Würzburg Main Station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 9h 4m.

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