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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Meppel is to bus which costs €22 - €55 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Meppel is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Meppel via Gouda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Meppel?

The distance between Rotterdam and Meppel is 170 km. The road distance is 170.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €29 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Rotterdam to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Meppel train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Meppel?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Meppel is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs €29 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €55 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Meppel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Meppel is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Rotterdam to Meppel.

Where can I stay near Meppel?

There are 629+ hotels available in Meppel.

Rotterdam to Meppel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Meppel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Meppeltrain Intercity
2h 30m
€30–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus 075
4h 25m
€22–53
Drive 170.7 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Meppelcar 170.7 km
1h 57m
€30–44

Rotterdam to Meppel by train

134Weekly Trains

2h 30mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Meppel, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Meppel hourly. Tickets cost €24–80 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Meppel via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, and Heerenveen in around 4h 25m.

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