The average train between Dortmund and Meppel takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund 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 hourly between Dortmund and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Meppel at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Meppel station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Dortmund to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zwolle station.
The distance between Dortmund and Meppel is 157.4 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Meppel via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 29m.