How to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen

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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 prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €30.

Distance: 82 miles (133 km)

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€54

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€23

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3h 34m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen:

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Meiningen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Meiningen including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen.

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There are 2 options to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Meiningen including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen:

A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen costing on average €54.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 40m.

Other travel options to Meiningen take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 34m.

The distance from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen is approximately 82 miles (133 km).
The average frequency per day from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) and arrive in Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof.
  • Trains mostly depart from Frankfurt (Main) Hbf and arrive in Meiningen station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Meiningen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Meiningen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen:
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Frankfurt am Main to Meiningen often also extend their vacation to go to Erfurt, Schmalkalden, Suhl, Berlin, Munich. 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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