The average train between Purmerend and Meppel takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Purmerend 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 every 4 hours between Purmerend and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Meppel at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Meppel station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Purmerend to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
Purmerend to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Meppel station.
Book your Purmerend to Meppel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Purmerend and Meppel is 86 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Meppel via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 2h 45m.