The average train between Leiden and Meppel takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Leiden to Meppel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Leiden and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leiden is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Meppel at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 40m • 1 change
2h 42m • 1 change
2h 34m • 1 change
2h 42m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Meppel station via Lelystad Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Leiden to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Meppel station.
The distance between Leiden and Meppel is 129.9 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Meppel via Lelystad Centrum in around 2h 35m.
