There are 4 ways to get from Purmerend to Groningen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain Intercity
3h 31m€27–63Line 103 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Purmerend, Rozenstraat to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus 103
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N44 / ...
4h€19–30Line 129 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
- Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain
3h 58m€37–47Drive 174.1 km
- Drive from Purmerend to Groningencar 174.1 km
2h 13m€31–44
Purmerend to Groningen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Groningen is to line 103 bus and bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Groningen is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs €30 - €45.
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 Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend and arriving at Groningen via Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Purmerend and Groningen is 248 km. The road distance is 174.1 km.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Groningen without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €26 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Purmerend to Groningen, including transfers.
Purmerend to Groningen bus services, operated by MeerPlus, depart from Purmerend, Rozenstraat station.
Purmerend to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Groningen is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €26 - €65. Alternatively, you can line 103 bus and bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Purmerend, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Purmerend to Groningen via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purmerend, Rozenstraat to Groningen central station via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 4h.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–9
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–55
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–50
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €45–50
Train from Leeuwarden to Groningen
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €12–14
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
- Phone
- +31 (0)900 – 0108
- Website
- gd.qbuzz.nl
Bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- https://gd.qbuzz.nl/
- Phone
- 088 – 862 82 08
- info@meerplus.nl
- Website
- meerplus.nl
Bus from Purmerend, Rozenstraat to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7
- Schedules at
- meerplus.nl
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Purmerend to Groningen bus services, operated by MeerPlus, arrive at Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk.
Purmerend to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Groningen is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Purmerend to Groningen.
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