What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Meppel?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Meppel is to drive which costs €45 - €65 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Meppel?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Meppel is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Meppel via Heerlen and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Aachen to Meppel?

The distance between Aachen and Meppel is 311 km. The road distance is 251.9 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Meppel without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €55 - €65.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Meppel?

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Aachen to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Meppel train from?

Aachen to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Meppel?

The best way to get from Aachen to Meppel is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €55 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Aachen to Meppel train arrive?

Aachen to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Meppel is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Aachen to Meppel.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Meppel?

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Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 628+ hotels available in Meppel.

Aachen to Meppel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 40 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Meppel by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Utrecht CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to MeppelIntercity
5h 8m
€57–65
Drive 251.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Aachen to Meppel251.9 km
3h 12m
€45–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena833
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Almere Buiten, Station Buiten330
3. Take the bus from Lelystad, Station Centrum to Steenwijk, Station214
7h 42m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Meppel
5h 41m
€146–329
Train via Nijmegen
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Roermond
2. Take the train from Roermond to Nijmegen
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolle
5h 21m
€52–115
Train, line 40 bus
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Krefeld Hbf
2. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Kleve Bahnhof
3. Take the train from Nijmegen to Zwolle
4. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Meppel, Station40
6h 45m

Aachen to Meppel by train

94Weekly Trains

5h 8mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 311.1 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Aachen West to Meppel via Heerlen and Utrecht Centraal in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Meppel via Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Almere Buiten, Station Buiten, Almere Buiten, Lelystad Centrum, Lelystad, Station Centrum, Steenwijk, Station, and Steenwijk in around 7h 42m.

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