The average train between Purmerend and Utrecht takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 59 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Purmerend to Utrecht. 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 30 minutes between Purmerend and Utrecht. 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 Utrecht at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Utrecht station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Purmerend to Utrecht train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Purmerend to Utrecht train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
The distance between Purmerend and Utrecht is 47.4 km. The road distance is 64 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Utrecht Centraal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €5–13 and the journey takes 53 min.