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Trip Summary
There are 20 daily trains from Essen to Meppen. Traveling by train from Essen to Meppen usually takes around 2 hours and 54 minutes, but the fastest DB Intercity-Express train can make the trip in 2 hours and 7 minutes.
| Distance | 87 mi (139 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 7m |
| Lowest price | $29.80 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 4 |
Which train should you take from Essen to Meppen?
There are 4 train lines with service from Essen to Meppen. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 17 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity | 2 | 2h 10m | $35.04 |
| DB Intercity-Express | 1 | 2h 7m | $38.02 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 17 | 2h 54m | $45.73 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 2 | 4h 33m | $65.87 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
The most popular Deutsche Bahn ICE routes travel to Berlin, Cologne, Paris, and Munich. Seating is spacious with a good amount of legroom, and onboard amenities include complimentary WiFi, restrooms, and a restaurant car selling beverages, snacks, sandwiches, and hot meals. Unlike the rest of the Deutsche Bahn network, ticket prices on Deutsche Bahn ICE services are not based on a per-kilometer rate but on specific station-to-station links.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Essen to Meppen start from $66, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Meppen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Essen leaves from Essen-Kupferdreh . And in Meppen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Essen to Meppen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 4 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Meppen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 7 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Meppen.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains departing from Essen to Meppen tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Sunday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Essen at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 20 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Meppen to Essen.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Essen?
Main departure station: Kettwig Stausee
Because some trains make multiple stops before leaving the city, there are 4 stops and stations in Essen where you can board the train.
All train stations in Essen:
Kettwig Stausee
Kettwig
Train Station
Essen-Kupferdreh
Where is the train station in Meppen?
Main arrival station: Train Station
Meppen has one train station.
Train stations in Meppen:
Train Station
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