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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Purmerend is to bus which costs €10 - €26 and takes 2h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Purmerend is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Purmerend, Rozenstraat via Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Purmerend via Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

How far is it from Groningen to Purmerend?

The distance between Groningen and Purmerend is 196 km. The road distance is 178.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Purmerend without a car is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs €10 - €26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Groningen to Purmerend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Purmerend bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Groningen to Purmerend train from?

Groningen to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.

Train or bus from Groningen to Purmerend?

The best way to get from Groningen to Purmerend is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs €10 - €26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €130 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Groningen to Purmerend bus arrive?

Groningen to Purmerend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.

Where does the Groningen to Purmerend train arrive?

Groningen to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Purmerend?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Purmerend is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Groningen to Purmerend.

Where can I stay near Purmerend?

There are 2045+ hotels available in Purmerend.

Groningen to Purmerend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 129 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Purmerend by bus, train, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N75 / ...
2h 43m
€10–26
Train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Purmerendtrain Sprinter
3h 11m
€42–122
Drive 178.5 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Purmerendcar 178.5 km
2h 3m
€32–46
Train, bus, line 129 bus
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain
2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Stationbus 350
3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Purmerend, Trampleinbus 129
4h 14m
€34–45

Groningen to Purmerend by bus

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 195.9 km
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Purmerend, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Station twice daily. Tickets cost €10–26 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Groningen to Purmerend via Schiphol Airport in around 3h 11m.

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