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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Meppel is to drive which costs €13 - €19 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Meppel is to train which takes 49 min and costs €8 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Meppel?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Meppel. However, there are services departing from [Groningen] Voorzijde station, Bushalte A/B, Stationsweg and arriving at Meppel, Burg. Knopperslaan via Hoogeveen, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Meppel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Groningen and arriving at Meppel. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Groningen to Meppel?

The distance between Groningen and Meppel is 77 km. The road distance is 73.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs €8 - €20.

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

The train from Groningen to Meppel takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Meppel bus from?

Groningen to Meppel bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from [Groningen] Voorzijde station, Bushalte A/B, Stationsweg.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Meppel train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Meppel?

The best way to get from Groningen to Meppel is to train which takes 49 min and costs €8 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 32 bus, which costs and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Groningen to Meppel bus arrive?

Groningen to Meppel bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at [Hoogeveen] Voorzijde station, busstation.

Where does the Groningen to Meppel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Groningen to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Meppel is 73 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Groningen to Meppel.

Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 643+ hotels available in Meppel.

Groningen to Meppel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 32 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Meppel by train, bus, car, or taxi

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 Groningen to Meppeltrain Sprinter / ...
49 min
€8–20
Bus, line 32 bus
1. Take the bus from [Groningen] Voorzijde station, Bushalte A/B, Stationsweg to [Hoogeveen] Voorzijde station, busstationbus Snelbus ipv trein / ...
2. Take the bus from Hoogeveen, Station to Meppel, Burg. Knopperslaanbus 32
2h 5m
Drive 73.2 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Meppelcar 73.2 km
1h 4m
€13–19
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Groningen to Meppeltaxi 73.2 km
1h 4m
€240–290

Groningen to Meppel by train

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Distance: 76.7 km
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Meppel, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Meppel hourly. Tickets cost €8–20 and the journey takes 49 min. Arriva NL also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from [Groningen] Voorzijde station, Bushalte A/B, Stationsweg to Meppel, Burg. Knopperslaan via Hoogeveen, Station in around 2h 5m.

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