The average train between Cologne and Purmerend takes 3h 38m 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 Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Purmerend station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Cologne to Purmerend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Purmerend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
The distance between Cologne and Purmerend is 222.1 km. The road distance is 283 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Purmerend via Arnhem Centraal and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 3h 47m.