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Emsland Archaeology Museum
City museum covering Meppen’s history, archaeology, and regional culture in a central location; the top museum choice in town.
Cheapest price
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Average price
€79
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 27 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg to Meppen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
It's difficult to get from Hamburg to Meppen without transferring at least once.


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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Meppen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, and a flight costs an average of €240.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €343 Average price | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Meppen:
A train is €293 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Meppen costing on average €343.
Other travel options to Meppen take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 12m.
Flight takes on average 4h 1m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (3h 10m by train vs 3h 19m by car). Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg to Meppen trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:45 AM Hamburg | 3h42 | 12:27 PM Meppen | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Hamburg to Meppen run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €31 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:56, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average train duration 3h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €31 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 12:56 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
Discover the best of Meppen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Meppen trip today.
City museum covering Meppen’s history, archaeology, and regional culture in a central location; the top museum choice in town.
Hands-on branch focused on prehistory and experimental archaeology, popular with families and visitors interested in early life.
Regional museum collection interpreting Emsland cultural history through objects, documents, and local storytelling.
Main square in the old town with historic buildings, church views, and events; the natural starting point for exploring Meppen.
Compact old-town area with brick buildings, shops, and heritage streets; ideal for a relaxed walk through Meppen’s historic core.
Historic canal-side area around the old lock and cultural center, popular for walking and for combining heritage with green space.
A hearty kale stew with smoked sausage and potatoes, loved across Emsland in the cold season for its rich, rural farmhouse flavor.
Pan-fried potatoes mixed with bacon and onions, a simple North German staple served in homes and taverns throughout the region.
Lightly pickled herring with onion and apple, common in northern Germany and valued for its fresh, coastal character.
Established restaurant in Hotel Tiek with polished regional cuisine, seasonal menus, and an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional brewery-style venue known for hearty German dishes and beer-focused dining in a casual setting.
Historic-style dining venue serving classic regional and German fare with a comfortable, traditional inn atmosphere.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually lower than big cities, while local transit and everyday costs stay fairly reasonable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Meppen station -> Meppen Marktplatz
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg to Meppen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Meppen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Hamburg to Meppen trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Meppen station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg and Meppen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
Hamburg Airport is 6 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: McDonald's, St. Pauli, Scoom, McCafé
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg Airport. ATMs are available at Hamburg Airport.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Airport. Information desks are available at Hamburg Airport.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg Airport. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg Airport: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Airport.
Nearby hotels include Leonardo Inn Airport.
Hamburg-Harburg is 13 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg-Harburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bom Dia, Hünkar, Yoko Sushi Harburg, Mathewes Grill
Wi-Fi is available at Hamburg-Harburg. ATMs are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Information desks are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Luggage storage is available at Hamburg-Harburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Hamburg-Harburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg-Harburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Panorama, Hotel Harburger Hof, Hotel Jeta, Hotel Süderelbe.
Meppen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Mundwerk, Höltingmühle, Bootshaus, Zum Goldenen Drachen
Wi-Fi is available at Meppen. ATMs are available at Meppen.
Ticket office support is available at Meppen. Information desks are available at Meppen.
Luggage storage is available at Meppen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meppen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Meppen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meppen.
Nearby hotels include Altstadt-Hotel, Hotel-restaurant Schmidt.
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