The average train between Meppel and Dortmund takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Meppel to Dortmund. 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 Meppel and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meppel is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Meppel to Dortmund? 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 Meppel to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Meppel station and arriving at Dortmund station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Meppel to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
Meppel to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Meppel to Dortmund train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurobahn and 3 other operators.
The distance between Meppel and Dortmund is 157.4 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Meppel to Dortmund Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 26m.