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

The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Essen is to bus and line 302 bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 4h 53m.

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 €30 - €50.

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] Meppel busstation halte F and arriving at Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Station, Apeldoorn, Station - G and Arnhem Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

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 and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Meppel to Essen?

The distance between Meppel and Essen is 210 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 3h 54m and costs €23 - €85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m 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 Zwolle, 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 3h 54m and costs €23 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 302 bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Meppel to Essen bus arrive?

Meppel to Essen bus services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Apeldoorn, 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, bus, line 302 bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Meppel to Essen by train, bus, car, or 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 Essen Hbftrain 77
3h 54m
€23–84
Bus, line 302 bus
1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Apeldoorn, Station - G to Arnhem, Centraal Station - Hbus 302
3. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus
4h 53m
€30–36
Drive 192.5 km
1. Drive from Meppel to Essencar 192.5 km
2h 5m
€35–50
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 53m
€153–374
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschedetrain
2. Take the train from Enschede to Dülmen, Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen Hbftrain Re2
4h 9m
€34–63

Meppel to Essen by train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.3 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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

You can take a train from Meppel to Essen Hbf via Zwolle and Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from [Meppel] Meppel busstation halte F to Essen Hbf via [Zwolle] Zuidzijde, Hanzelaan, Zwolle, Station, Apeldoorn, Station - G, Arnhem, Centraal Station - H, and Arnhem Centraal Station in around 4h 53m.

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