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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Meppel is to train which costs €28 - €100 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Meppel is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Meppel via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Cologne to Meppel?

The distance between Cologne and Meppel is 264 km. The road distance is 249.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €28 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Cologne to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Meppel train from?

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

Where does the Cologne to Meppel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cologne to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Meppel is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Cologne to Meppel.

Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 354+ hotels available in Meppel.

Cologne to Meppel - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and line 302 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne to Meppel by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
3h 16m
€29–99
Drive 249.5 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Meppelcar 249.5 km
2h 29m
€44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
4h 39m
€146–364
Train, line 302 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain Ice
2. Take the bus from Arnhem, Centraal Station [ K ] to Apeldoorn, Station Bbus 302 / ...
3. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
4h 4m
€38–97
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
4h 35m

Cologne to Meppel by train

142Weekly Trains

3h 16mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 264.3 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Meppel via Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle in around 3h 16m.

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