The train between Cologne and Meppel takes 3h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 every 4 hours between Cologne and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Meppel at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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 Cologne to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Meppel station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Cologne to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwolle station.
The distance between Cologne and Meppel is 202.7 km. The road distance is 264 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Meppel via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 17m.