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

The cheapest way to get from Lelystad to Meppen is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lelystad to Meppen is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct train between Lelystad and Meppen?

No, there is no direct train from Lelystad to Meppen. However, there are services departing from Lelystad Centrum and arriving at Meppen, Bahnhof via Zwolle, Hengelo and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Lelystad to Meppen?

The distance between Lelystad and Meppen is 206 km. The road distance is 146.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lelystad to Meppen without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €45 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Lelystad to Meppen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lelystad to Meppen train from?

Lelystad to Meppen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Lelystad Centrum station.

Where does the Lelystad to Meppen train arrive?

Lelystad to Meppen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.

Can I drive from Lelystad to Meppen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lelystad to Meppen is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Lelystad to Meppen.

Where can I stay near Meppen?

There are 311+ hotels available in Meppen.

Lelystad to Meppen - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Lelystad 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 Lelystad Centrum to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Ice
4. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
3h 51m
€49–88
Drive 146.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lelystad to Meppencar 146.3 km
1h 53m
€26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Emmeloord, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation, uitstaphaltebus 315 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
6h 20m
€49–70

Lelystad to Meppen by train

44Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206.4 km
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Lelystad, Netherlands and Meppen, Germany?

You can take a train from Lelystad Centrum to Meppen, Bahnhof via Zwolle, Hengelo, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 3h 51m.

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