The average train between Bern and Meppel takes 11h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Meppel. 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 twice daily between Bern and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Meppel at 2:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 11h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day




16h 1m • 4 changes
Arrives next day




15h 28m • 4 changes




10h • 4 changes




10h 31m • 4 changes




10h • 4 changes




10h • 4 changes




10h • 4 changes




10h 31m • 4 changes




10h • 4 changes




10h • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bern to Meppel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Meppel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
Bern to Meppel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Meppel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zwolle station.
The distance between Bern and Meppel is 645.4 km. The road distance is 857 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Meppel via Basel SBB, Frankfurt Flughafen Fernb, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 9h 44m.