The average train between Leeuwarden and Meppen takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Leeuwarden to Meppen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Leeuwarden and Meppen. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 2:46 PM which arrives into Meppen at 5:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Groningen and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 34m • 2 changes


3h 9m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes


2h 43m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Meppen. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Meppen station via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Leeuwarden to Meppen train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Meppen train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Meppen, Bahnhof station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Meppen train tickets online with Arriva NL, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Meppen is 114.4 km. The road distance is 184 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Meppen, Bahnhof via Groningen and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 4h 9m.