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Compare train and bus for Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 82 miles (133 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$80 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Meiningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around $80 (€66) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-48.80 (€-40.28). The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 26m 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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The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:26 PM5h04Frankfurt am Main11:30 PMMeiningen$1321One-way0 transfers
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6:26 PM5h04Frankfurt am Main11:30 PMMeiningen$1321One-way0 transfers
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6:26 PM5h04Frankfurt am Main11:30 PMMeiningen$1321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen:
A bus is $35 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Meiningen take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Meiningen as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Meiningen station.
- Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) 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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