How to travel from Erfurt to Meiningen

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Compare train for Erfurt to Meiningen

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Meiningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €34, while a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 39 miles (63 km)

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€34

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€13

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1h 53m

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1h 23m

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1h 9m

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The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Meiningen is a train with an average price of €34.
The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Meiningen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.
Yes, you can take a train between Erfurt and Meiningen.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Erfurt to Meiningen among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around €34 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-21.38. The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Erfurt to Meiningen

How to get from Erfurt to Meiningen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Erfurt to Meiningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:05 AM1h24
    Erfurt
    8:29 AMMeiningen
    291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn
    7:05 AM1h24
    Erfurt
    8:29 AMMeiningen
    291One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Regional-Express
    5:35 PM1h15
    Erfurt
    6:50 PMMeiningen
    301One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Erfurt to Meiningen

Travel to Meiningen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Erfurt to Meiningen.

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You can travel between Erfurt and Meiningen by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Meiningen is a train with an average price of €34.
The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Meiningen is by train with an average journey time of 1h 53m.
The distance from Erfurt to Meiningen is approximately 39 miles (63 km).
The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Meiningen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Meiningen as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Meiningen:
  • Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Meiningen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Meiningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Meiningen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Meiningen often also extend their vacation to go to Schmalkalden, Suhl, Berlin, Munich, Nuremberg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Meiningen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Meiningen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Meiningen, a stay of two to three days is generally sufficient to explore its key attractions, including the Meiningen Theatre, Elisabethenburg Palace, and the surrounding Thuringian Forest.

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