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Compare train for Cologne to Meiningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Meiningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$97 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Cologne to Meiningen
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Meiningen, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Meiningen:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Meiningen costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Meiningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
Tickets start at around $55 compared to roughly $58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $4. The journey takes 10h 57m versus 4h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Cologne to Meiningen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cologne to Meiningen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:20 PM 16h25 Cologne 1:45 PM Meiningen $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:20 PM 16h25 Cologne 1:45 PM Meiningen $34 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 PM 15h15 Cologne 12:45 PM Meiningen $38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Meiningen:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Meiningen costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Meiningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Meiningen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Meiningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) and arrive in Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Meiningen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Meiningen by train.
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