The average train between Essen and Meppen takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen to Meppen. 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 Essen and Meppen. The earliest departure is at 3:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Meppen at 8:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Meppen. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Meppen station via Meppen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Essen to Meppen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Essen to Meppen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Meppen, Bahnhof station.
Book your Essen to Meppen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Meppen is 138.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Meppen, Bahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–75 and the journey takes 1h 41m.