The average train between Meppel and Essen takes 3h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Meppel to Essen. 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 Essen. 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 Essen at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 3h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Essen. However, there are services departing from Zwolle station and arriving at Duisburg Hbf station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
Meppel to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zwolle station.
Meppel to Essen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
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The distance between Meppel and Essen is 148.7 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Meppel to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 59m.