Meppel to Essen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Meppel and Essen takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. 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 48m
Duration: 210 km
Distance: €35
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Meppel to Essen train times

Trains run hourly between Meppel and Essen. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Meppel is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Essen at 8:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Zwolle and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 PM → 10:35 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
8:26 PM → 11:35 PM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:56 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
3h 39m • 3 changes
11:26 PM → 8:35 AM
Arrives next day
9h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

12:26 AM → 10:35 AM
10h 9m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
9:56 AM → 1:05 PM
3h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
6:56 AM → 10:35 AM
3h 39m • 3 changes
7:56 AM → 11:05 AM
3h 9m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 12:35 PM
3h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Meppel to Essen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.