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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Meppen is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Meppen is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Meppen?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Meppen. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Meppen, Bahnhof via Hengelo and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Meppen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Meppen is 286 km. The road distance is 240.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Meppen without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €55 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Rotterdam to Meppen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Meppen train from?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Meppen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Meppen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Meppen is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Rotterdam to Meppen.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Meppen?

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Where can I stay near Meppen?

There are 316+ hotels available in Meppen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Meppen 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
4h 35m
€59–80
Drive 240.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Meppencar 240.8 km
2h 53m
€42–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
7h 47m
€46–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Bad Bentheimtrain European Sleeper
2. Take the bus from Nordhorn Bahnhof to Meppen, Busbahnhofbus 70
6h 36m

Rotterdam to Meppen by train

51Weekly Trains

4h 35mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Meppen, Bahnhof via Hengelo, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 35m.

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