What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Meiningen?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Meiningen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Meiningen?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Meiningen is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Meiningen?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Meiningen. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Meiningen via Göttingen, Neudietendorf and Grimmenthal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Meiningen?

The distance between Hamburg and Meiningen is 485 km. The road distance is 404 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Meiningen without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Meiningen without a car is to train via Göttingen which takes 7h 4m and costs €110 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Meiningen?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Hamburg to Meiningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Meiningen bus from?

Hamburg to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Meiningen train from?

Hamburg to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Meiningen?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Meiningen is to train via Göttingen which takes 7h 4m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 57m.

Where does the Hamburg to Meiningen bus arrive?

Hamburg to Meiningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Hamburg to Meiningen train arrive?

Hamburg to Meiningen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Göttingen station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Meiningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Meiningen is 404 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Hamburg to Meiningen.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Meiningen?

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Where can I stay near Meiningen?

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Hamburg to Meiningen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and night train

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There are 5 ways to get from Hamburg to Meiningen by train, bus, car, or night train

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Train via Göttingen
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Göttingentrain 25 / ...
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Neudietendorftrain Re1
3. Take the train from Neudietendorf to Grimmenthaltrain Re7
7h 4m
€116–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1360a / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Zella-Mehlis stationbus N215
9h 57m
€46–74
Drive 404 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Meiningencar 404 km
4h 4m
€58–84
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Zella-Mehlistrain Re7
7h 22m
€115–422
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Goettingennighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Göttingen to Gothatrain Re1
3. Take the bus from Gotha, Hauptbahnhof to Schmalkalden, Busbahnhofbus 851
8h 11m

Hamburg to Meiningen by train

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Distance: 485.4 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Meiningen, Germany?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Meiningen via Göttingen, Neudietendorf, and Grimmenthal in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Meiningen, Kreismusikschule via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Zella-Mehlis, Bahnhof in around 9h 57m.

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