The average train between Groningen and Purmerend takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen 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 Groningen and Purmerend. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Purmerend at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Purmerend station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Groningen to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Book your Groningen to Purmerend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GVB.
The distance between Groningen and Purmerend is 133.9 km. The road distance is 236 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuid hourly. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 2h. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.