There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Meiningen by train, bus, night train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
- Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zella-Mehlistrain Re7
6h 29m€81–319Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Eisenach central bus stationbus N1314
8h 57m€19–35Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Dortmund Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbftrain Re7
- Take the train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningentrain Rb
7h 46m€289–394Drive 295.3 km
- Drive from Dortmund to Meiningencar 295.3 km
3h 11m€42–61
Dortmund to Meiningen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Meiningen is to bus which costs €19 - €35 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Meiningen is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Eisenach, ZOB, Barchfeld and Schmalkalden, Busbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Zella-Mehlis via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Dortmund and Meiningen is 454 km. The road distance is 295.3 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Meiningen without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €80 - €320.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Dortmund to Meiningen, including transfers.
Dortmund to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Meiningen is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €80 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 8h 57m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Meiningen, Germany?
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Erfurt Hbf, Zella-Mehlis, and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Eisenach central bus station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 3h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–300
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Erfurt Hbf to Zella-Mehlis
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Würzburg Hbf to Schweinfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Night train from Dortmund Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +43 (0) 51717
- Website
- Nightjet
Night train from Dortmund Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–96
- Website
- Nightjet
- Sleeper Carriage
- €95–96
- Couchette Carriage
- €60–70
- Seating Carriage
- €28–34
.jpg "Nightjet train Innsbruck Hbf")
- Phone
- +49 37343 808037
- [email protected]
- Website
- Preßnitztalbahn
Train from Schweinfurt Hbf to Meiningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €250–280
- Schedules at
- Preßnitztalbahn
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Eisenach central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around Germany
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Dortmund to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eisenach central bus station.
Dortmund to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Meiningen is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Dortmund to Meiningen.
Book your Dortmund to Meiningen train tickets online with Omio.
There are 433+ hotels available in Meiningen.