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

The cheapest way to get from Meppel to Ghent is to train via Amersfoort which costs €45 - €60 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meppel to Ghent is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Meppel and Ghent?

No, there is no direct train from Meppel to Ghent. However, there are services departing from Meppel and arriving at Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Meppel to Ghent?

The distance between Meppel and Ghent is 340 km. The road distance is 295.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Meppel to Ghent without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Meppel to Ghent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meppel to Ghent train from?

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

Train or bus from Meppel to Ghent?

The best way to get from Meppel to Ghent is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Meppel to Ghent train arrive?

Meppel to Ghent train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Meppel to Ghent?

Yes, the driving distance between Meppel to Ghent is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Meppel to Ghent.

Where can I stay near Ghent?

There are 796+ hotels available in Ghent.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Meppel to Ghent by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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 Meppel to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
3h 55m
€63–150
Train via Amersfoort
cheapest
1. Take the train from Meppel to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
5h 57m
€50–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zwolle, Station to Apeldoorn, Stationbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Ghent Dampoortbus 822
7h 19m
Drive 295.4 km
1. Drive from Meppel to Ghentcar 295.4 km
3h 18m
€52–75
Train via Lelystad
1. Take the train from Meppel to Lelystad Centrumtrain
2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Gand-Dampoorttrain Ic / ...
4h 52m
€56–111

Meppel to Ghent by train

126Weekly Trains

3h 55mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 339.7 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Meppel, Netherlands and Ghent, Belgium?

You can take a train from Meppel to Gand-Dampoort via Schiphol Airport, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meppel to Ghent Dampoort via Zwolle, Zwolle, Station, Apeldoorn, Station [ G ], Arnhem, Centraal Station, and Arnhem Central Station in around 7h 19m.

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