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Trip Overview

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.

3h 37m
Duration
219 km
Distance
€37
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Meppel to Essen train times

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.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 41m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 41m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express2h 54m • 3 changes
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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Meppel to Essen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 37m

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

You can take a train from Meppel to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 59m.

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