What is the cheapest way to get from Bern to Meppel?

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Meppel is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bern to Meppel?

The fastest way to get from Bern to Meppel is to train and fly which takes 6h 59m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Meppel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bern to Meppel station. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Zwolle, Station via Dortmund central bus station and Enschede, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Meppel?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Meppel via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Bern to Meppel?

The distance between Bern and Meppel is 855 km. The road distance is 822.2 km.

How do I travel from Bern to Meppel without a car?

The best way to get from Bern to Meppel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 53m and costs €130 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Bern to Meppel?

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Bern to Meppel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Meppel bus from?

Bern to Meppel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Bern to Meppel train from?

Bern to Meppel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Meppel?

The best way to get from Bern to Meppel is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 53m and costs €130 - €650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 17h 24m.

Where does the Bern to Meppel bus arrive?

Bern to Meppel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Bern to Meppel train arrive?

Bern to Meppel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Bern to Meppel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Meppel is 822 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Bern to Meppel.

How do I get a train ticket from Bern to Meppel?

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Where can I stay near Meppel?

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Bern to Meppel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bern to Meppel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78 / ...
5. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
8h 53m
€134–611
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Dortmund central bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Enschedebus
3. Take the bus from Enschede, Centraal Station to Zwolle, Stationbus 823
17h 24m
€80–124
Drive 822.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Meppelcar 822.2 km
7h 20m
€147–213
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
6h 59m
€151–428
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Enschedetrain
3. Take the train from Enschede to Zwolletrain
10h 58m
€280–754
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arnhem Centraaltrain 43N
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
12h 3m
€166–681
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
7h 2m
€180–444
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane GVA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
8h 14m
€157–440
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
8h 11m
€172–400
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Zwolletrain
8h 38m
€146–469
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Schiphol Airporttrain
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain
8h 50m
€174–482

Bern to Meppel by train

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8h 53mAverage Duration

€134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 855.1 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Meppel, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bern to Meppel via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, Arnhem Centraal, and Zwolle in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bern to Meppel via Dortmund central bus station, Enschede, Enschede, Centraal Station, Zwolle, Station, and Zwolle in around 17h 24m.

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