There are 4 ways to get from Meppen to Joure 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.
Recommended
Train
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Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Salzbergen
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Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolle
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Take the train from Zwolle to Heerenveen
Cheapest
Train, bus
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Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
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Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Groningen central station
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Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Joure, Busstation
Train, bus via Groningen
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Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
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Take the bus from Leer to Groningen
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Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Joure, Busstation
Drive
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Drive from Meppen to Joure
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Meppen to Joure is to drive, which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 28m.
The quickest way to get from Meppen to Joure is to drive which costs €18 - €27 and takes 1h 28m.
The distance between Meppen and Joure is 105 km. The road distance is 129.2 km.
The best way to get from Meppen to Joure without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Meppen to Joure, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Meppen to Joure is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Meppen to Joure.
There are 94+ hotels available in Joure. Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 104.5 km
- Duration: 3h 57m
What companies run services between Meppen, Germany and Joure, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Meppen to Joure via Salzbergen, Hengelo, Zwolle, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen, Busstation in around 3h 57m.

- Phone
- +49 521 55777755
- info@westfalenbahn.de
- Website
- westfalenbahn.de
Train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Salzbergen
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- WestfalenBahn GmbH
Train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- WestfalenBahn GmbH

- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Hengelo to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Blauwnet

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Zwolle to Heerenveen
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €26
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €16
- 1st Class
- €18 - €26

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Leer(Ostfriesl)
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €27
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Leer ZOB to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6 - €9
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +31 900 2022022
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Joure, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Leer to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €16
- Website
- arriva.nl
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