The train between Meppen and Essen takes 2h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Meppen 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 4 times a day between Meppen and Essen. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meppen is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Essen at 9:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Meppen to Essen. However, there are services departing from Meppen station and arriving at Essen station via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Meppen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Meppen, Bahnhof station.
Meppen to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf station.
Book your Meppen to Essen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Meppen and Essen is 138.5 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–85 and the journey takes 1h 36m.