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

The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Essen is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 4m.

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 4m and costs €30 - €50.

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 Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

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 6m and costs €40 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Meppel to Essen, including transfers.

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 6m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 28m.

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 4m to drive from Meppel to Essen.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 2552+ hotels available in Essen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Meppel to Essen by train, bus, 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 Oberhausen HbfIce / ...
3h 6m
€44–106
Drive 192.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meppel to Essen192.5 km
2h 4m
€35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Station201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Essen central train station037 / ...
5h 28m
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
3h 53m
€137–345
Train via Enschede
1. Take the train from Zwolle to Enschede
2. Take the train from Enschede to DuelmenRe
3. Take the train from Dülmen, Bahnhof to Essen HbfRe2
4h 7m
€42–83

Meppel to Essen by train

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3h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 210.4 km
Duration: 3h 6m

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 Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meppel to Essen central train station via Zwolle, Zwolle, Station, Apeldoorn, Station [ G ], Arnhem, Centraal Station, and Arnhem Central Station in around 5h 28m.

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