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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningen Europaparktrain train
    2. Take the train from Groningen Europapark to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train
    3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain train 35
    3h 31m
    €27–51

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Drachten to Leer ZOBbus bus N44
    2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain train 35
    4h 44m
    €26–41

  3. Drive  127.6 km

    1. Drive from Leeuwarden to Meppencar car 127.6 km
    1h 37m
    €26–38

  4. Train via Groningen

    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain train
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train train
    3. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Meppen, Bahnhoftrain train 35
    3h 44m
    €27–47

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Zwolletrain train
    2. Take the train from Zwolle to Coevordentrain train
    3. Take the train from Coevorden to Nordhorntrain train Rb
    4. Take the bus from Nordhorn Bahnhof to Meppen, Busbahnhofbus bus 70 / ...
    4h 55m

Leeuwarden to Meppen by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Meppen, Bahnhof via Groningen Europapark and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 3h 31m.

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