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

The cheapest way to get from Meiningen to Essen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meiningen to Essen is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Meiningen and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Meiningen to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Meiningen, Theater and arriving at Essen central train station via Zella-Mehlis station and Würzburg Main Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Meiningen and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Meiningen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Meiningen and arriving at Essen Hbf via Schweinfurt Hbf and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Meiningen to Essen?

The distance between Meiningen and Essen is 506 km. The road distance is 329.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Meiningen to Essen without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €320 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Meiningen to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Essen bus from?

Meiningen to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zella-Mehlis station.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Meiningen to Essen?

The best way to get from Meiningen to Essen is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €320 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 53m.

Where does the Meiningen to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Meiningen to Essen train arrive?

Meiningen to Essen train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Schweinfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Meiningen to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Meiningen to Essen is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Meiningen to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Meiningen to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
7h 2m
€323–450
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zella-Mehlis station to Würzburg Main Stationbus N215
2. Take the bus from Würzburg Main Station to Essen central train stationbus N161 / ...
11h 53m
€47–72
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Meiningen to Schweinfurt Stadttrain Rb
2. Take the train from Schweinfurt Stadt to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Wuerzburg Hbf to Essen Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 37m
€297–410
Drive 329.3 km
1. Drive from Meiningen to Essencar 329.3 km
3h 36m
€49–70
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Grimmenthal to Würzburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen Hbftrain 41 / ...
7h 4m
€109–249

Meiningen to Essen by train

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Distance: 506 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Meiningen to Essen Hbf via Schweinfurt Hbf and Würzburg Hbf in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meiningen, Theater to Essen central train station via Zella-Mehlis station and Würzburg Main Station in around 11h 53m.

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