Train Meppel to Essen from €40 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Meppel and Essen takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. 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 49m
Duration: 210 km
Distance: €40
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Essen Hbftrain 77

3h 54m

€23–84

Meppel to Essen train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Meppel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Meppel is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

4:56 PM → 7:52 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, June 25, 2026

11:26 PM → 7:52 AM
Arrives next day
8h 26m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, June 26, 2026

6:56 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 27, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, June 28, 2026

12:26 AM → 9:52 AM
9h 26m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
12:56 PM → 3:52 PM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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