The average train between Meppel and Emden takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Meppel to Emden. 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 5 times a day between Meppel and Emden. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Meppel is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Emden at 10:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Groningen Europapark and take an average of 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


7h 33m • 2 changes


3h 17m • 2 changes


3h 33m • 2 changes


2h 47m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Emden. However, there are services departing from Meppel station and arriving at Emden station via Groningen Europapark. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Meppel to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Meppel station.
Meppel to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Book your Meppel to Emden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Meppel and Emden is 100.8 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Meppel to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 6m.