There are 3 ways to get from Meppen to Assen by bus, train, or car
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Line 93 bus, line 21 bus
best- Take the bus from Zwartemeer, Brug Santing to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus 93 / ...
- Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Assen, Oostersingelbus 21
2h 12m€13–19Train
- Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)train 35
- Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningentrain 20133 / ...
2h 42m€20–48Drive 69.8 km
- Drive from Meppen to Assencar 69.8 km
1h 3m€15–21
Meppen to Assen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meppen to Assen is to line 93 bus and line 21 bus which costs €13 - €20 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Meppen to Assen is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Meppen to Assen. However, there are services departing from Zwartemeer, Brug Santing and arriving at Assen, Oostersingel via Emmen, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Meppen to Assen. However, there are services departing from Meppen, Bahnhof and arriving at Assen via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Meppen and Assen is 75 km. The road distance is 69.8 km.
The best way to get from Meppen to Assen without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €20 - €50.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Meppen to Assen, including transfers.
Meppen to Assen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Zwartemeer, Brug Santing station.
Meppen to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Meppen, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Meppen to Assen is to line 93 bus and line 21 bus which takes 2h 12m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €20 - €50 and takes 2h 42m.
What companies run services between Meppen, Germany and Assen, Netherlands?
You can take a vehicle from Meppen to Assen, Oostersingel via Zwartemeer, Brug Santing and Emmen, Station in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Assen via Leer(Ostfriesl) and Groningen in around 2h 42m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–22
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €11–17
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Zwartemeer, Brug Santing to Emmen, Station uitstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Emmen, Station to Assen, Oostersingel
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Meppen to Assen bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Emmen, Station uitstaphalte.
Meppen to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Leer(Ostfriesl) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meppen to Assen is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Meppen to Assen.
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