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

The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Essen is to line 40 bus and bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meppel to Essen is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Meppel and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Meppel station to Essen. However, there are services departing from Meppel, Station and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Station, Apeldoorn, Station - G and Arnhem Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Meppel and Essen?

No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Essen. However, there are services departing from Meppel and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal and Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Meppel to Essen?

The distance between Meppel and Essen is 219 km. The road distance is 192.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Meppel to Essen without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €23 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Meppel to Essen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meppel to Essen bus from?

Meppel to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, depart from Meppel, Station.

Where do I catch the Meppel to Essen train from?

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

Train or bus from Meppel to Essen?

The best way to get from Meppel to Essen is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs €23 - €70. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Meppel to Essen bus arrive?

Meppel to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Zwolle, Station.

Where does the Meppel to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Meppel to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Meppel to Essen is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Meppel to Essen.

How do I get a train ticket from Meppel to Essen?

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Meppel to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain Ice
2h 59m
€23–67
Line 40 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Meppel, Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
3. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus
5h 10m
€33–39
Drive 192.5 km
1. Drive from Meppel to Essencar 192.5 km
2h 5m
€40–58
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Meppel to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3h 56m
€161–365
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain
2. Take the train from Enschede to Coesfeld(Westf)train Re
3. Take the train from Coesfeld, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain
4h 51m

Meppel to Essen by train

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Distance: 219.4 km
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Meppel to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meppel, Station to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Station, Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, and Arnhem Centraal Station in around 5h 10m.

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