The average train between Meiningen and Essen takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Meiningen to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a week between Meiningen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meiningen is at 5:01 PM which arrives into Essen at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Schweinfurt Hbf and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Meiningen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Meiningen station and arriving at Essen station via Schweinfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Meiningen to Essen train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, depart from Meiningen station.
Meiningen to Essen train services, operated by Preßnitztalbahn, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Meiningen to Essen train tickets online with Preßnitztalbahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Meiningen and Essen is 257.7 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Meiningen to Essen Hbf via Schweinfurt Hbf and Würzburg Hbf in around 6h 17m.