The average train between Hamburg and Meppel takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 5h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Meppel at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg to Meppel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Meppel station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Hamburg to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zwolle station.
The distance between Hamburg and Meppel is 270.7 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Meppel via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 4h 50m.