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

The cheapest way to get from Ghent to Meppel is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ghent to Meppel is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Ghent and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Ghent to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Gand-Dampoort and arriving at Meppel via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Ghent to Meppel?

The distance between Ghent and Meppel is 329 km. The road distance is 292.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ghent to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Ghent to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ghent to Meppel train from?

Ghent to Meppel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Gand-Dampoort station.

Train or bus from Ghent to Meppel?

The best way to get from Ghent to Meppel is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs €50 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Ghent to Meppel train arrive?

Ghent to Meppel train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Ghent to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ghent to Meppel is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Ghent to Meppel.

Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 624+ hotels available in Meppel.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ghent to Meppel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Meppeltrain
4h 36m
€50–145
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Arnhem Central Stationbus 822
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 201
6h 51m
Drive 292.4 km
1. Drive from Ghent to Meppelcar 292.4 km
3h 16m
€51–74
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Meppeltrain
5h 30m
€120–296
Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
1. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Meppeltrain
4h 36m
€60–150

Ghent to Meppel by train

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Distance: 329.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Ghent, Belgium and Meppel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Gand-Dampoort to Meppel via Anvers-Central and Rotterdam Centraal in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Meppel via Arnhem Central Station, Arnhem, Centraal Station [ K ], Apeldoorn, Station, Zwolle, Station, and Zwolle in around 6h 51m.

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