Train Essen to Meppel from €46 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Meppel takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 35m
Duration: 211 km
Distance: €46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Essen to Meppel train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Meppel at 7:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

5:09 PM → 8:04 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
5:26 PM → 9:04 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
6:26 PM → 10:04 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
7:26 PM → 11:04 PM
3h 38m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:04 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
7:09 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 55m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:04 AM
3h 38m • 3 changes
9:09 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 55m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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