The average train between Essen and Meppel takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is at least one train per day from Essen 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 once daily between Essen and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 8:09 PM which arrives into Meppel at 11:04 PM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 49m • 2 changes


2h 55m • 2 changes


2h 55m • 2 changes


2h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Meppel station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Essen to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwolle station.
Book your Essen to Meppel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Essen and Meppel is 148.7 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Meppel via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 2h 51m.