What is the cheapest way to get from Meppen to Assen?

The cheapest way to get from Meppen to Assen is to drive which costs €12 - €18 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Meppen to Assen?

The fastest way to get from Meppen to Assen is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €12 - €18.

Is there a direct train between Meppen and Assen?

No, there is no direct train from Meppen to Assen. However, there are services departing from Meppen, Bahnhof and arriving at Assen via Rheine, Bahnhof, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Meppen to Assen?

The distance between Meppen and Assen is 163 km. The road distance is 69.8 km.

How do I travel from Meppen to Assen without a car?

The best way to get from Meppen to Assen without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Meppen to Assen?

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Meppen to Assen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meppen to Assen train from?

Meppen to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Meppen, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Meppen to Assen train arrive?

Meppen to Assen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Meppen to Assen?

Yes, the driving distance between Meppen to Assen is 70 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Meppen to Assen.

Where can I stay near Assen?

There are 799+ hotels available in Assen.

Meppen to Assen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Meppen to Assen by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)35
2. Take the bus from Leer to Groningen, Hoofdstation401 / ...
2h 41m
€35–100
Drive 69.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meppen to Assen69.8 km
1h 2m
€13–18
Train, bus via Bad Nieuweschans
1. Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)35
2. Take the bus from Leer to Bad Nieuweschans BUS620
3. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningen
3h 16m
€41–58
Train
1. Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Rheine, Bahnhof35
2. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Hengelo
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolle
4. Take the train from Zwolle to Assen
3h 26m
€52–103

Meppen to Assen by train and bus

44Weekly Services

2h 41mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.7 km
Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Meppen, Germany and Assen, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Assen via Rheine, Bahnhof, Hengelo, and Zwolle in around 3h 26m.

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