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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Meiningen is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Meiningen is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Heilbronn central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Meiningen via Singen, Stuttgart Hbf, Würzburg Hbf and Grimmenthal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Zurich to Meiningen?

The distance between Zurich and Meiningen is 532 km. The road distance is 444.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Meiningen without a car is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Zurich to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Meiningen bus from?

Zurich to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Meiningen train from?

Zurich to Meiningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Meiningen?

The best way to get from Zurich to Meiningen is to train which takes 8h 59m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Zurich to Meiningen bus arrive?

Zurich to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Zurich to Meiningen train arrive?

Zurich to Meiningen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Meiningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Meiningen is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Zurich to Meiningen.

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

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Where can I stay near Meiningen?

There are 440+ hotels available in Meiningen.

Zurich to Meiningen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Zurich to Meiningen 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
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Singen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Grimmenthaltrain Re7
8h 59m
€109–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heilbronn central train stationbus FlixBus N184
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
10h 22m
€44–69
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Aschaffenburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
9h 51m
€303–427
Drive 444.9 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Meiningencar 444.9 km
4h 36m
€86–124
Train via Schweinfurt
1. Take the train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Schaffhausentrain S9 / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
5. Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
9h 32m
€317–417
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Hauptbahnhoftrain 87
3. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Grimmenthaltrain Re7
9h 32m
€110–173

Zurich to Meiningen by train

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8h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 532.3 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Meiningen, Germany?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Meiningen via Singen, Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Wuerzburg Hbf, Würzburg Hbf, and Grimmenthal in around 8h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Heilbronn central train station and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 10h 22m.

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