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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Osnabrück and Meppen. The average train journey from Osnabrück to Meppen takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn train trips are as short as one hour and 58 minutes.
| Distance | 43 mi (69 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 58m |
| Lowest price | €19.95 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Osnabrück to Meppen?
There are 3 train lines with service from Osnabrück to Meppen. There is only one daily train on each service.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| DB Intercity-Express | 2 | 3h 27m | €21.76 |
| Deutsche Bahn | 1 | 2h 2m | €22.44 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 1 | 1h 58m | €22.66 |
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 Osnabrück to Meppen start from €23, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Meppen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Osnabrück leaves from Osnabrück-Sutthausen . And in Meppen trains arrive at Train Station .
From Osnabrück to Meppen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 1 hours and 58 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Osnabrück to Meppen on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Osnabrück at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 23:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Osnabrück twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Meppen to Osnabrück.
City Information
Osnabrück
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One of the largest cities in the state of Lower Saxony, Osnabrück is an industrial city home to numerous automobile, paper, and steel companies. The city's pride is the Altstadt quarter, which has been meticulously reconstructed after suffering catastrophic damage during WWII. As a result, the quarter features many medieval buildings that retain their original splendor. The most notable is the Historic City Hall, featuring impressive Gothic architecture situated in a charming square. Also check out the historic St. Peter's Cathedral, a late-Romanesque cathedral founded in the 11th century.
For a focus on more natural splendor, the Botanischer Garten der Universität Osnabrück is a great place to start. Explore the garden's landscaped paths and glasshouse for palms until dinnertime. Then seek out some local specialties at Göttinger feldkieker, Ammerländer Schinken, or Lüneburger Heidschnucke.
Osnabrück offers tons of travel options, so it's easy to include a quick stop in the city during a tour of Germany. Nearby cities, including Bremen and Hanover are accessible on intercity buses. Several train lines, including Deutsche Bahn and FlixTrain, also offer service throughout Germany, plus routes to farther destinations in Europe.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Osnabrück?
Main departure station: Osnabrück-Sutthausen
There is one train station in Osnabrück.
All train stations in Osnabrück:
Osnabrück-Sutthausen
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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