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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Meppen is to bus and train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 12m.

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 55m 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 Gouda, Hengelo and Rheine, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

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 via Enschede which takes 4h 56m and costs €30 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 Hilversum station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Meppen?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Meppen is 241 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 169+ hotels available in Meppen.

Rotterdam to Meppen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rotterdam to Meppen by train, bus, or car

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Train via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Hengelotrain
2. Take the train from Hengelo to Rheinetrain Re / ...
3. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
4h 56m
€34–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 803 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
7h 12m
€34–68
Drive 240.8 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Meppencar 240.8 km
2h 55m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Hilversumtrain
2. Take the train from Hilversum to Rheinetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
5h 24m
€38–90
Train via Amersfoort
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amersfoort Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amersfoort Centraal to Rheinetrain Ice
3. Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain 35
5h 27m
€38–89

Rotterdam to Meppen by train

51Weekly Trains

4h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.8 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Meppen, Bahnhof via Gouda, Hengelo, Rheine, and Rheine, Bahnhof in around 4h 56m.

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