The average train between Brussels and Purmerend takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Brussels to Purmerend. 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 Brussels and Purmerend. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Purmerend at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Purmerend station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Brussels to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Purmerend station.
Book your Brussels to Purmerend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels and Purmerend is 188.7 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid to Purmerend via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 2h 34m.