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

The cheapest way to get from Meiningen to Gera is to drive which costs €21 - €35 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meiningen to Gera is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €21 - €35.

Is there a direct train between Meiningen and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Meiningen to Gera. However, there are services departing from Meiningen and arriving at Gera Hbf via Grimmenthal and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Meiningen to Gera?

The distance between Meiningen and Gera is 179 km. The road distance is 149.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Meiningen to Gera without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Meiningen to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Gera train from?

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

Where does the Meiningen to Gera train arrive?

Meiningen to Gera train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Meiningen to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Meiningen to Gera is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Meiningen to Gera.

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

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Where can I stay near Gera?

There are 312+ hotels available in Gera.

Meiningen to Gera - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Meiningen to Gera 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
best
1. Take the train from Grimmenthal to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
3h 30m
€31–56
Drive 149.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meiningen to Geracar 149.8 km
1h 48m
€22–31
Bus, train via Erfurt
1. Take the bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhofbus 400
2. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Gera central train stationbus 082 / ...
5h 36m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhofbus 400
2. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt Hbftrain Re7
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
3h 58m

Meiningen to Gera by train

52Weekly Trains

3h 30mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.8 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Meiningen to Gera Hbf via Grimmenthal and Erfurt Hbf in around 3h 30m.

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