The average train between Purmerend and Alkmaar takes 58 min and the fastest train takes 48 min. There is an hourly train service from Purmerend to Alkmaar. 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 Purmerend and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 12:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 58 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Zaandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Purmerend to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
Purmerend to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
The distance between Purmerend and Alkmaar is 20 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Alkmaar via Zaandam in around 47 min.