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

The cheapest way to get from Meiningen to Jena is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meiningen to Jena is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct train between Meiningen and Jena?

No, there is no direct train from Meiningen to Jena. However, there are services departing from Meiningen and arriving at Jena West via Grimmenthal and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Meiningen to Jena?

The distance between Meiningen and Jena is 134 km. The road distance is 121.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Meiningen to Jena without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €25 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Meiningen to Jena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meiningen to Jena train from?

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

Where does the Meiningen to Jena train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Meiningen to Jena?

Yes, the driving distance between Meiningen to Jena is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Meiningen to Jena.

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

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Where can I stay near Jena?

There are 493+ hotels available in Jena.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Meiningen to Jena 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 HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
2h 51m
€25–47
Drive 121.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meiningen to Jena121.7 km
1h 18m
€18–25
Bus, train via Jena bus station
1. Take the bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof400
2. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt HbfRe7
3. Take the bus from Erfurt central train station to Jena bus stationN69 / ...
4h 21m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meiningen, Kreismusikschule to Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof400
2. Take the train from Zella-Mehlis to Erfurt HbfRe7
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Jena WestRe3 / ...
3h 19m

Meiningen to Jena by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from Meiningen to Jena West via Grimmenthal and Erfurt Hbf in around 2h 51m.

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