The average train between Meppel and Essen takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. 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 twice daily between Meppel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Meppel is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 4h 25m. 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 Oberhausen Hbf station via Arnhem Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
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 Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 54m.