The average train between Cologne and Purmerend takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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 every 3 hours between Cologne and Purmerend. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Purmerend at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Purmerend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Purmerend station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Cologne to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Cologne to Purmerend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Purmerend is 222.1 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 3 hours. Tickets cost €28–60 and the journey takes 2h 40m.