There are 4 ways to get from Meppen to Giethoorn by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Rheine, Bahnhoftrain 35
- Take the train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Hengelotrain 77
- Take the train from Hengelo to Zwolletrain
- Take the train from Zwolle to Steenwijktrain
4h 19m€32–60Drive 92.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Meppen to Giethoorncar 92.1 km
1h 13m€20–28Line 70 bus, train
- Take the bus from Meppen, Busbahnhof to Nordhorn Bahnhofbus 70
- Take the train from Nordhorn to Coevordentrain Rb
- Take the train from Coevorden to Zwolletrain
5h 10mLine 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Emmen, Station to Assen, Station uitstaphaltebus 21 / ...
- Take the bus from Assen, Station to Steenwijk, Stationbus 20
5h 17m€25–34
Meppen to Giethoorn by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meppen to Giethoorn is to drive which costs €19 - €28 and takes 1h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Meppen to Giethoorn is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct bus from Meppen to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Zwartemeer, Brug Santing and arriving at Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Emmen, Station, Assen, Station and Steenwijk, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Meppen to Giethoorn. However, there are services departing from Meppen, Bahnhof and arriving at Steenwijk via Rheine, Bahnhof, Hengelo and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
The distance between Meppen and Giethoorn is 206 km. The road distance is 92.1 km.
The best way to get from Meppen to Giethoorn without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €30 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Meppen to Giethoorn, including transfers.
Meppen to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Emmen, Station.
Meppen to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Meppen, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Meppen to Giethoorn is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs €30 - €60. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Meppen, Germany and Giethoorn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Rheine, Bahnhof, Hengelo, Zwolle, Steenwijk, and Steenwijk, Station in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meppen to Giethoorn, Kerkweg via Zwartemeer, Brug Santing, Emmen, Station, Assen, Station uitstaphalte, Assen, Station, and Steenwijk, Station in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Meppen, Bahnhof to Rheine, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–18
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Eurobahn
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rheine, Bahnhof to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Zwolle to Steenwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 5921 80330
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG
Train from Nordhorn to Coevorden
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Schedules at
- Bentheimer Eisenbahn AG
- Phone
- +49 5921 83490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Richters-Buslinien GmbH
Bus from Meppen, Busbahnhof to Nordhorn Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Richters-Buslinien GmbH
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Emmen, Station to Assen, Station uitstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Assen, Station to Steenwijk, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Meppen to Giethoorn bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Assen, Station uitstaphalte.
Meppen to Giethoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Rheine, Bahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meppen to Giethoorn is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Meppen to Giethoorn.
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