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Louvre Museum
The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$155
Average price
$204
Fastest journey
7 h 4 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
610 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Meiningen to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Meiningen to Paris will cost around $204 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $155.
It's difficult to get from Meiningen to Paris without transferring at least 2 times.
81143 · ICE 699 · ICE 9558
81127 · ICE 691 · ICE 75+
TGV 9570
81107 · ICE 896 · ICE 9556
81138 · 80763 · 58272 · 4600
81117 · ICE 1652+
TGV 9552
81125 · ICE 2298+
TGV 9560
81125 · ICE 1568+
TGV 9560
81117 · ICE 1652+
TGV 9552
81113 · ICE 1564 · ICE 9590
81107 · ICE 896 · ICE 9556Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Meiningen to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $95. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $95, and a train costs an average of $196.
Distance: 379 miles (610 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$196 Average price | $131 Average price | $95 Average price Cheapest | $148 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 12m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 20m Average total duration 14h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Meiningen to Paris:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Meiningen to Paris costing on average $131 (€106).
A bus is $101 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Meiningen to Paris costing on average $196 (€158).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
You'll arrive about 1h 12m sooner (6h 42m by train vs 7h 54m by car). Tickets start at around $196 (€158) compared to roughly $148 (€120) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Meiningen to Paris trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81143 · ICE 699 · ICE 9558 | On time 9:50 PM Meiningen station | 12h00 | 9:50 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
81107 · ICE 896 · ICE 9556 | On time 5:26 AM Meiningen station | 7h25 | 12:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
81111 · ICE 593 · ICE 71+ TGV 9574 | On time 6:30 AM Meiningen station | 7h37 | 2:07 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
81084 · ICE 9590 | On time 7:10 AM Meiningen station | 7h41 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
81113 · ICE 1564 · ICE 9590 | On time 7:38 AM Meiningen station | 7h13 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
81117 · ICE 1652+ TGV 9552 | On time 9:38 AM Meiningen station | 7h12 | 4:50 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
81119 · ICE 597 · ICE 9572+ TGV 9580 | On time 10:38 AM Meiningen station | 7h38 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
81125 · ICE 1568+ TGV 9560 | On time 1:38 PM Meiningen station | 7h04 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
81125 · ICE 2298+ TGV 9560 | On time 1:38 PM Meiningen station | 7h04 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
81127 · ICE 691 · ICE 75+ TGV 9570 | On time 2:38 PM Meiningen station | 7h35 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Meiningen to Paris run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $196 (€158) but you can travel from only $95 (€76) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:13, the last at 19:07. The fastest train covers the 379 miles (610 km) distance in 7h 57m.
Distance 379 miles (610 km) |
Average train duration 6h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $196 (€158) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 57m |
First train 4:13 AM |
Last train 7:07 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 21 days |
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The world’s most visited museum, famous for the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities, and French masterworks. Essential for first-time visitors.
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Paris’s iconic modern and contemporary art museum, known for its bold inside-out architecture and major international exhibitions.
A historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists’ heritage, stairways, and some of the city’s most photographed viewpoints.
One of Paris’s most characterful neighborhoods, blending elegant architecture, boutiques, small museums, and lively streets ideal for walking.
The city’s famous grand avenue, stretching from Place de la Concorde to the Arc de Triomphe, best known for monumental urban scenery.
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Classic French onion soup from Paris, made with caramelized onions, broth, toasted bread, and melted cheese.
A beloved Paris bistro classic of seared steak served with fries, prized for its simple, satisfying format.
Well-known Basque-influenced bistro celebrated for hearty French cuisine and an energetic dining room.
Popular crêperie specializing in high-quality Breton galettes and cider in a stylish casual atmosphere.
Famous Paris institution known for steak-frites with its signature sauce and bustling, no-choice formula.
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Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated, not required. Round up for taxis; small change is fine at cafés and bars.
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