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Trip Overview

The train between Meppel and Cologne takes 3h 15m. There is at least one train per day from Meppel to Cologne. 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 15m
Duration
264 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Meppel to Cologne train times

Trains run once daily between Meppel and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meppel is at 5:56 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 15m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Meppel to Cologne? 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.

Map of how to get from Meppel to Cologne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Meppel, Netherlands and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Meppel to Koeln Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 50m.

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