The average train between Purmerend and Almelo takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Purmerend to Almelo. 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 Purmerend and Almelo. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Almelo at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Zaandam and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Almelo. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Almelo station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Purmerend to Almelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Purmerend to Almelo train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almelo station.
Book your Purmerend to Almelo train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Purmerend and Almelo is 116.6 km. The road distance is 181 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Almelo via Zaandam and Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 42m.