Meppen to Essen Trains

Meppen to Essen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Meppen and Essen takes 2h 18m and the fastest train 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.

2h 18m
Duration: 173 km
Distance: €38
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbftrain 35
Take the train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Re42 / ...

2h 7m

€31–72

Meppen to Essen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:30 PM → 4:21 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 6:21 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
5:30 PM → 8:21 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 9:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:30 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 5:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Meppen to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Meppen to Essen train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

1:30 PM → 4:21 PM

3:30 PM → 6:21 PM

5:30 PM → 8:21 PM

7:30 PM → 9:43 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM

9:30 AM → 11:43 AM

11:30 AM → 1:43 PM

1:30 PM → 3:43 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:30 AM → 11:43 AM

11:30 AM → 1:43 PM

1:30 PM → 3:43 PM

3:30 PM → 5:43 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM

9:30 AM → 11:43 AM

11:30 AM → 1:43 PM

1:30 PM → 3:43 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM

9:30 AM → 11:43 AM

11:30 AM → 1:43 PM

1:30 PM → 3:43 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM

9:30 AM → 11:43 AM

11:30 AM → 1:43 PM

1:30 PM → 3:43 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:43 AM

9:30 AM → 11:43 AM

11:30 AM → 1:43 PM

1:30 PM → 3:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Meppen, Germany and Essen, Germany?

Train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbf

Train from Recklinghausen Hbf to Essen Hbf

Train trips from Meppen

Train trips to Essen

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