The average train between Purmerend and Groningen takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Purmerend to Groningen. 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 2 hours between Purmerend and Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Groningen at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Groningen station via Groningen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Purmerend to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Purmerend to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Purmerend to Groningen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Purmerend and Groningen is 133.9 km. The road distance is 240 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 23m.