How to get from Groningen to Meppel by train?

By train

Take one direct train from Groningen to Meppel in Netherlands: take the SPR train from Groningen station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zwolle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Groningen to Meppel in Netherlands, take the IC train from Groningen station to Zwolle station. Next, take the IC train from Zwolle station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to Meppel

The distance between Groningen, Netherlands and Meppel, Netherlands is approximately 78.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to Meppel by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Groningen

Groningen is located at Groningen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Groningen, Hereplein.

Train stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen Europapark
  • Groningen
  • Groningen Noord

Bus stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen, Hereplein
  • Groningen, Zuiderdiep
  • Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron Z)

Public transit stations close to Meppel, Netherlands

Meppel is located at Meppel, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Meppel, Ziekenhuis.

Train stations close to Meppel:

  • Meppel

Bus stations close to Meppel:

  • Meppel, Ziekenhuis

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Groningen to Meppel in Netherlands, take the IC train from Groningen station to Zwolle station. Next, take the IC train from Zwolle station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min.

102min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    56 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to Meppel?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line SPR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Groningen to Meppel?

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Meppel in Netherlands?

    Yes, there is a direct train going from Groningen to Meppel in Netherlands in 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Meppel in Netherlands?

    The SPR train line goes from Groningen station near Groningen to Zwolle station near Meppel in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Groningen to Meppel in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Groningen and Meppel in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Groningen to get to Meppel in Netherlands?

    Get on the SPR train from the Groningen station near Groningen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Groningen and Meppel in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Zwolle station, which is closest to Meppel in Netherlands.

  • When is the first train from Groningen to Meppel in Netherlands?

    The first train from Groningen to Meppel in Netherlands is Intercity | Rotterdam Centraal - Groningen. It leaves the Groningen station at 9:06 AM.

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