What is the cheapest way to get from Bruges to Purmerend?

The cheapest way to get from Bruges to Purmerend is to bus which costs €17 - €30 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bruges to Purmerend?

The fastest way to get from Bruges to Purmerend is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Bruges and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct bus from Bruges to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Purmerend, Rozenstraat via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Bruges and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct train from Bruges to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Bruges and arriving at Purmerend via Antwerpen-Centraal and Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Bruges to Purmerend?

The distance between Bruges and Purmerend is 280 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.

How do I travel from Bruges to Purmerend without a car?

The best way to get from Bruges to Purmerend without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €40 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Bruges to Purmerend?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Bruges to Purmerend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Purmerend bus from?

Bruges to Purmerend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Bruges to Purmerend train from?

Bruges to Purmerend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.

Train or bus from Bruges to Purmerend?

The best way to get from Bruges to Purmerend is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs €40 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €30 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Bruges to Purmerend bus arrive?

Bruges to Purmerend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Bruges to Purmerend train arrive?

Bruges to Purmerend train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.

Can I drive from Bruges to Purmerend?

Yes, the driving distance between Bruges to Purmerend is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Bruges to Purmerend.

Where can I stay near Purmerend?

There are 2070+ hotels available in Purmerend.

Bruges to Purmerend - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Bruges to Purmerend by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bruges to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Purmerendtrain
3h 56m
€41–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 826 / ...
5h 26m
€17–30
Drive 262.4 km
1. Drive from Bruges to Purmerendcar 262.4 km
3h 2m
€47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bruges to Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
3h 39m
€214–434
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Brugge, Beenhouwersstraat to Breskens, Veerhavenbus 42
2. Take the ferry from Breskens, Veerhaven to Vlissingen, Westerhavenwegferry Wsf
3. Take the train from Vlissingen to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
7h 7m
€38–144

Bruges to Purmerend by train

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 279.7 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Bruges, Belgium and Purmerend, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Bruges to Purmerend via Anvers-Central, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Schiphol Airport in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 5 times a day. Tickets cost €17–30 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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