The average train between Rotterdam and Purmerend takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam and Purmerend. The earliest departure is at 3:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Purmerend at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Purmerend station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Rotterdam to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Purmerend station.
Book your Rotterdam to Purmerend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Purmerend is 72.6 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Purmerend via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 1h 24m.