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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Meppen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 19m.

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.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Meppen?

The distance between Rotterdam and Meppen is 250 km. The road distance is 240.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Rotterdam to Meppen, including transfers.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Meppen?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Meppen is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 19m.

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.

Where can I stay near Meppen?

There are 329+ hotels available in Meppen.

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

There are 3 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 Gouda to Zwolletrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain Sneltrein RE20 / ...
3h 30m
€35–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N1386 / ...
2. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Station uitstaphaltebus 300
6h 19m
€36–56
Drive 240.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Meppencar 240.8 km
2h 53m
€43–61

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Distance: 250.3 km
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Meppen via Gouda, Zwolle, and Emmen in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Meppen via Groningen, Hoofdstation, Emmen, Station, and Zwartemeer, Zuidervaart OZ 25 in around 6h 19m.

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