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

The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Cologne is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meppel to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Meppel and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Meppel and arriving at Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Meppel to Cologne?

The distance between Meppel and Cologne is 263 km. The road distance is 249.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Meppel to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs €50 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Meppel to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meppel to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Meppel to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Meppel to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Meppel to Cologne is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Meppel to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1740+ hotels available in Cologne.

Meppel to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 5 ways to get from Meppel to Cologne by train, bus, night train, car, 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 Zwolle to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12Ice / ...
4h 12m
€50–117
Drive 249.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meppel to Cologne249.3 km
2h 28m
€45–65
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Dokter Hengeveldweg to Deventer, Station161
2. Take the night train from Deventer to Koeln HbfNj
6h 58m
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
4h 15m
€139–360
Train via Cologne Hbf
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem CentraalIntercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln HbfIce / ...
4h 12m
€50–117

Meppel to Cologne by train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 263.1 km
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Meppel to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 4h 12m.

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