What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Meppen?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Meppen is to bus and train which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Meppen?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Meppen is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Meppen?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Meppen. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Meppen, Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Bruges to Meppen?

The distance between Bruges and Meppen is 557 km. The road distance is 391.9 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Meppen without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Meppen without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 22m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Meppen?

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Bruges to Meppen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Meppen train from?

Bruges to Meppen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Where does the Bruges to Meppen train arrive?

Bruges to Meppen train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Meppen?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Meppen is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Bruges to Meppen.

Where can I stay near Meppen?

There are 316+ hotels available in Meppen.

Bruges to Meppen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Meppen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car

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

Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
7h 22m
€103–187
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels Southbus N84
2. Take the bus from Brussels South to Münster bus stopbus N71
3. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
8h 58m
€55–78
Drive 391.9 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Meppencar 391.9 km
4h 34m
€61–87
Train
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Breda to Deventertrain
4. Take the train from Deventer to Rheinetrain Ice
5. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
8h 3m
€83–206
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Bad Bentheimtrain
3. Take the bus from Nordhorn Bahnhof to Meppen, Busbahnhofbus 70
10h 25m

Bruges to Meppen by train

51Weekly Trains

7h 22mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Distance: 557.5 km
Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Meppen, Germany?

You can take a train from Bruges to Meppen, Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 7h 22m.

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