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How to get from Leiden to Meppel by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Leiden to Meppel in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Meppel station. Next, take the 34 bus from Meppel, Station (Perron B) station to Meppel, Ziekenhuis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Bus - 3434
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    117 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meppel, Station (Perron B)
    ID 16000080
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Hoogeveen Via Koekange
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Meppel, Ziekenhuis
    ID 16000040
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

Take one direct train from Leiden to Meppel in Netherlands: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    117 min
  • 4
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Meppel

The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Meppel, Netherlands is approximately 177.96 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden to Meppel by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leiden

Leiden is located at Leiden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Leiden Centraal.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Leiden Centraal
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Public transit stations close to Meppel, Netherlands

Meppel is located at Meppel, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Meppel, Ziekenhuis.

Train stations close to Meppel:

  • Meppel

Bus stations close to Meppel:

  • Meppel, Ziekenhuis

By train

Take one direct train from Leiden to Meppel in Netherlands: take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    117 min
  • 4
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Meppel?

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 34.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leiden to Meppel?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden and Meppel in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden to Meppel in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Leiden Centraal station near Leiden to Leeuwarden station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Leeuwarden station near Meppel in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Leiden to Meppel in Netherlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Leiden and Meppel in Netherlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leiden to get to Meppel in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leiden and Meppel in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Leeuwarden stop, which is closest to Meppel in Netherlands.

  • When is the last train from Leiden to Meppel in Netherlands?

    The last train from Leiden to Meppel in Netherlands is the Intercity | Den Haag Centraal - Groningen line. It leaves the Leiden Centraal station at 12:36 AM.

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