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

The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Groningen is to bus which costs €11 - €22 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Purmerend and Groningen?

No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Groningen station. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Rozenstraat and arriving at Groningen central station via Amsterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Purmerend and Groningen?

No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend and arriving at Groningen via Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Purmerend to Groningen?

The distance between Purmerend and Groningen is 248 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Purmerend to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Purmerend to Groningen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Groningen bus from?

Purmerend to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Groningen train from?

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

Train or bus from Purmerend to Groningen?

The best way to get from Purmerend to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €11 - €22 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Purmerend to Groningen bus arrive?

Purmerend to Groningen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.

Where does the Purmerend to Groningen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purmerend to Groningen?

Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Groningen is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Purmerend to Groningen.

Where can I stay near Groningen?

There are 458+ hotels available in Groningen.

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

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

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 Purmerend to Schiphol AirportSprinter
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to GroningenIntercity
3h 31m
€39–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationN75 / ...
3h 32m
€11–22
Drive 174.1 km
1. Drive from Purmerend to Groningen174.1 km
2h 13m
€31–45
Line 129 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Station129
2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation350
3. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningen
3h 57m
€36–47

Purmerend to Groningen by train

126Weekly Trains

3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.1 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Purmerend to Groningen via Schiphol Airport in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–22 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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