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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Meppel is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 1h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Meppel is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Meppel via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Essen to Meppel?

The distance between Essen and Meppel is 211 km. The road distance is 192.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Essen to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Meppel train from?

Essen to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Essen to Meppel?

The best way to get from Essen to Meppel is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €40 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 16m.

Where does the Essen to Meppel train arrive?

Essen to Meppel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Essen to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Meppel is 192 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Essen to Meppel.

Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 608+ hotels available in Meppel.

Essen to Meppel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Essen to Meppel by train, bus, 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 Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain Intercity
3h 14m
€44–94
Drive 192.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Essen to Meppelcar 192.1 km
1h 59m
€35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Arnhem Central Stationbus 037 / ...
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
4h 16m
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain Re2
2. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
4h 27m
€44–66

Essen to Meppel by train

224Weekly Trains

3h 14mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.8 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Meppel via Oberhausen Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Meppel via Arnhem Central Station, Arnhem, Centraal Station [ K ], Apeldoorn, Station, Zwolle, Station, and Zwolle in around 4h 16m.

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