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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Meppel is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Meppel is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Meppel via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid and Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

How far is it from Calais to Meppel?

The distance between Calais and Meppel is 537 km. The road distance is 436.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Calais to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Meppel train from?

Calais to Meppel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Meppel?

The best way to get from Calais to Meppel is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h 50m.

Where does the Calais to Meppel train arrive?

Calais to Meppel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Calais to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Calais to Meppel is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Calais to Meppel.

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

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Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 353+ hotels available in Meppel.

Calais to Meppel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Meppel by train (TGV, 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
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
7h 16m
€69–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus 075
8h 50m
€37–69
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Meppeltrain Intercity
7h 52m
€40–81
Drive 436.7 km
1. Drive from Calais to Meppelcar 436.7 km
4h 36m
€78–113
Train via Breda
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Bredatrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Breda to Zwolletrain
8h 14m
€61–169

Calais to Meppel by train and foot

80Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

€69Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Meppel.

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Distance: 537.4 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Meppel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Meppel via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Meppel via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen in around 8h 50m.

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