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

The cheapest way to get from Assen to Meppel is to rideshare which costs €4 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Assen to Meppel is to train which takes 29 min and costs €5 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Assen and Meppel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Assen, Station station and arriving at Meppel, Burg. Knopperslaan. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 53 min.

Is there a direct train between Assen and Meppel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Assen and arriving at Meppel. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Assen to Meppel?

The distance between Assen and Meppel is 49 km. The road distance is 48.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Assen to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs €5 - €13.

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

The train from Assen to Meppel takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Assen to Meppel bus from?

Assen to Meppel bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Assen, Station.

Where do I catch the Assen to Meppel train from?

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

Train or bus from Assen to Meppel?

The best way to get from Assen to Meppel is to train which takes 29 min and costs €5 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €13 and takes 53 min.

Where does the Assen to Meppel bus arrive?

Assen to Meppel bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Meppel, Burg. Knopperslaan station.

Where does the Assen to Meppel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Assen to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Assen to Meppel is 49 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Assen to Meppel.

Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 648+ hotels available in Meppel.

Can I share a ride from Assen to Meppel?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Assen and Meppel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Assen to Meppel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and line 20 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Assen to Meppel by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi

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 Assen to Meppeltrain Sprinter / ...
29 min
€5–13
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Assen to Meppelrideshare 48 km
57 min
€4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Assen, Station to Meppel, Burg. Knopperslaanbus 820
53 min
€10–13
Line 20 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Assen, Zuidhaege to Dieverbrug, Busstationbus 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dieverbrug, Busstation to Meppel, Burg. Knopperslaanbus 28 / ...
1h 17m
€10–12
Drive 48.6 km
1. Drive from Assen to Meppelcar 48.6 km
40 min
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Assen to Meppeltaxi 48.6 km
40 min
€120–150

Assen to Meppel by train

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29 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 49.3 km
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Meppel, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Assen to Meppel every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €5–13 and the journey takes 29 min. Arriva NL also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, Qbuzz B.V. operates a bus from Assen, Station to Meppel, Burg. Knopperslaan once a week. Tickets cost €10–13 and the journey takes 53 min.

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