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

From Zaanstad to Meppel by bus and train

To get from Zaanstad to Meppel in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Duivendrecht station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally 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 22 min.

142min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3434
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Meppel, Station (Perron B)
    ID 16000080
    130 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Hoogeveen Via Koekange
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Meppel, Ziekenhuis
    ID 16000040
    3 min
  • 9
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Zaanstad to Meppel by train

To get from Zaanstad to Meppel in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Duivendrecht station. Next, take the IC train from Duivendrecht station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    86 min
  • 6
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaanstad to Meppel

The distance between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Meppel, Netherlands is approximately 157.43 km, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanstad 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 Zaanstad

Zaanstad is located at Zaanstad, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam, Station.

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Zaandam
  • Koog Aan De Zaan

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Station
  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

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

From Zaanstad to Meppel by train

To get from Zaanstad to Meppel in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Duivendrecht station. Next, take the IC train from Duivendrecht station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    86 min
  • 6
    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 Zaanstad to Meppel?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line 34.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 22 min.

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

    The SPR train line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Zaanstad to Duivendrecht station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Duivendrecht station near Meppel in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Zaanstad and Meppel in Netherlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the SPR train from the Den Haag Centraal station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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

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

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