There are 3 ways to get from Purmerend to Meppel by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppeltrain Intercity
2h 54m€19–34Bus
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
- Take the bus from [Leeuwarden] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein to [Meppel] Meppel busstation halte Fbus Stopbus ipv trein / ...
4h 40mDrive 130.9 km
- Drive from Purmerend to Meppelcar 130.9 km
1h 42m€28–41
Purmerend to Meppel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Meppel is to train which costs €18 - €35 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Meppel is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Meppel station. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Tramplein and arriving at [Meppel] Meppel busstation halte F via Alkmaar, Station and [Leeuwarden] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Meppel. However, there are services departing from Purmerend and arriving at Meppel via Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Purmerend and Meppel is 171 km. The road distance is 130.9 km.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Meppel without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €18 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Purmerend to Meppel, including transfers.
Purmerend to Meppel bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Alkmaar, Station.
Purmerend to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Meppel is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €18 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Purmerend, Netherlands and Meppel, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Purmerend to Meppel via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to [Meppel] Meppel busstation halte F via Alkmaar, Station, Leeuwarden, Busstation, and [Leeuwarden] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Meppel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Bus from [Leeuwarden] Voorzijde station, Stationsplein to [Meppel] Meppel busstation halte F
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
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Booking & Getting There
Purmerend to Meppel bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Purmerend to Meppel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Meppel is 131 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Purmerend to Meppel.
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