The average train between Dortmund and Meppel takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. 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 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Meppel at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Enschede and take an average of 3h 42m. 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 Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
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 199 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Meppel via Enschede and Zwolle in around 3h 45m.