The average train between Groningen and Purmerend takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h. 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 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 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 Schiphol Airport Train Station station. 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 Purmerend station.
Book your Groningen to Purmerend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen and Purmerend is 133.9 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Groningen to Purmerend via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 3h 5m.