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 6h 1m.

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 station. However, there are services departing from Meppel, Station and arriving at Essen central train station via Zwolle, Station, Apeldoorn, Station [ G ] and Arnhem Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

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.

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 and costs €23 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 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 3h and costs €23 - €95. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and bus, which costs €30 - €40 and takes 6h 1m.

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.

Where can I stay near Essen?

There are 873+ hotels available in Essen.

Meppel to Essen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, 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 Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice / ...
3h
€24–94
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 Central Station to Essen central train stationbus 056
6h 1m
€31–37
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 56m
€133–325
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 18m
€37–68

Meppel to Essen by train

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Distance: 210.4 km
Duration: 3h

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meppel, Station to Essen central train station via Zwolle, Station, Apeldoorn, Station [ G ], Arnhem, Centraal Station, and Arnhem Central Station in around 6h 1m.

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