The average train between Zaandam and Meppel takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaandam 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 hourly between Zaandam and Meppel. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Meppel at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 14m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Zaandam to Meppel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Meppel station via Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Zaandam to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Meppel station.
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The distance between Zaandam and Meppel is 96.8 km. The road distance is 128 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Meppel via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 2h 34m.