The average train between Basel and Meppen takes 8h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Meppen. 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 every 4 hours between Basel and Meppen. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Meppen at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Meppen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Meppen station via Münster Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
Basel to Meppen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Meppen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Meppen, Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Meppen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Meppen is 571 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Meppen, Bahnhof via Münster Hauptbahnhof in around 7h 26m.