There are 4 ways to get from Meppel to Emden 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- Take the train from Meppel to Groningen Europaparktrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20134 / ...
2h 36m€18–41Bus
- Take the bus from [Meppel] P&R to [Heerenveen] busstation halte Gbus
- Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZbus 315 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen central station to Leer ZOBbus 075 / ...
4h 8mDrive 145.8 km
- Drive from Meppel to Emdencar 145.8 km
1h 52m€31–44Train via Groningen
- Take the train from Meppel to Groningentrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 20106 / ...
2h 45m€19–38
Meppel to Emden by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Emden is to train via Groningen which costs €18 - €40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Meppel to Emden is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Meppel to Emden. However, there are services departing from [Meppel] P&R and arriving at Leer ZOB via Heerenveen, Busstation and Groningen central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Emden. However, there are services departing from Meppel and arriving at Emden Hbf via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Meppel and Emden is 168 km. The road distance is 145.8 km.
The best way to get from Meppel to Emden without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €18 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Meppel to Emden, including transfers.
Meppel to Emden bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from [Meppel] P&R station.
Meppel to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Meppel station.
The best way to get from Meppel to Emden is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs €18 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Meppel, Netherlands and Emden, Germany?
You can take a train from Meppel to Emden Hbf via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from [Meppel] P&R to Emden Hbf via Heerenveen, Busstation, Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ, Groningen central station, Leer ZOB, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 8m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Meppel to Groningen Europapark
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Meppel to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from [Meppel] P&R to [Heerenveen] busstation halte G
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Groningen, Hoofdstation uitstaphalte NZ
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Groningen central station to Leer ZOB
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Meppel to Emden bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at [Heerenveen] busstation halte G.
Meppel to Emden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen Europapark station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meppel to Emden is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Meppel to Emden.
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