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The average train between Meppel and Essen takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Meppel to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
210 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
  2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice / ...
2h 54m
€22–75

Meppel to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Meppel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Meppel is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 7:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)VIAS Rail GmbHNational Express3h 31m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 210.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Meppel, Netherlands and Essen, Germany?

You can take a train from Meppel to Essen Hbf via Zwolle, Arnhem Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 54m.

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