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

From Heerlen to Meppel by bus and train

To get from Heerlen to Meppel in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Utrecht Centraal 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 3 hr 33 min.

213min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 3434
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Heerlen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    74 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 Heerlen to Meppel by train

To get from Heerlen to Meppel in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Zwolle station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Heerlen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    50 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Meppel
    Walk to
    Meppel
    1.33 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Heerlen to Meppel
The distance between Heerlen, Netherlands and Meppel, Netherlands is approximately 293.77 km, which can typically be travelled in 213 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Heerlen 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 Heerlen

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

Train stations close to Heerlen:

  • Heerlen
  • Heerlen Woonboulevard
  • Landgraaf

Bus stations close to Heerlen:

  • Heerlen, Station
  • Heerlen
  • Heerlen, Akerstraat
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 Heerlen to Meppel by train

To get from Heerlen to Meppel in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Heerlen station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Zwolle station to Meppel station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 40 min.

220min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Meppel
Leaves from Heerlen
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    370 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    116 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    50 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Meppel
    15 min
  • 8
    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 Heerlen to Meppel?

    The fastest way takes 213 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line 34.

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

    The alternative route takes 220 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 33 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Heerlen station near Heerlen to Enkhuizen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Enkhuizen station near Meppel in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Heerlen and Meppel in Netherlands by train and bus is about 3 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Heerlen station near Heerlen in Netherlands.

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

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

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