What is the cheapest way to get from Kiel to Meppen?

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Meppen is to bus and train which costs €40 - €70 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kiel to Meppen?

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Meppen is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Meppen?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Meppen. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Meppen, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Kiel to Meppen?

The distance between Kiel and Meppen is 384 km. The road distance is 321.3 km.

How do I travel from Kiel to Meppen without a car?

The best way to get from Kiel to Meppen without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs €55 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Kiel to Meppen?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Kiel to Meppen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Meppen train from?

Kiel to Meppen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Where does the Kiel to Meppen train arrive?

Kiel to Meppen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Meppen?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Meppen is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kiel to Meppen.

How do I get a train ticket from Kiel to Meppen?

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Where can I stay near Meppen?

There are 310+ hotels available in Meppen.

Kiel to Meppen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kiel to Meppen 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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf43 / ...
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Leer(Ostfriesl)56 / ...
4. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhof35
5h 47m
€55–131
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Leer ZOB075 / ...
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhof35
8h 2m
€40–66
Drive 321.3 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Meppen321.3 km
3h 3m
€46–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg HbfRe7
2. Take the bus from HAMBURG, ZOB, Adenauerallee 74 to LEER, ZOB st. 1A, Elblag Platz/ Bahnhofring
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhof35
8h 10m
€83–127

Kiel to Meppen by train

43Weekly Trains

5h 47mAverage Duration

€55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 384 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Kiel, Germany and Meppen, Germany?

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Meppen, Bahnhof via Hamburg Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 5h 47m.

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