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

The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Leiden is to drive which costs €10 - €16 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Leiden is to drive which takes 46 min and costs €10 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Purmerend and Leiden?

No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Rozenstraat and arriving at Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA and Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Purmerend and Leiden?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purmerend and arriving at Leiden Centraal. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

How far is it from Purmerend to Leiden?

The distance between Purmerend and Leiden is 59 km. The road distance is 60.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Purmerend to Leiden without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs €11 - €35.

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

The train from Purmerend to Leiden Centraal takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Leiden bus from?

Purmerend to Leiden bus services, operated by MeerPlus, depart from Purmerend, Rozenstraat station.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Leiden train from?

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

Train or bus from Purmerend to Leiden?

The best way to get from Purmerend to Leiden is to train which takes 56 min and costs €11 - €35. Alternatively, you can line 370 bus and line 300 bus and line 365 bus, which costs and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Purmerend to Leiden bus arrive?

Purmerend to Leiden bus services, operated by MeerPlus, arrive at Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA.

Where does the Purmerend to Leiden train arrive?

Purmerend to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.

Can I drive from Purmerend to Leiden?

Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Leiden is 60 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Purmerend to Leiden.

Where can I stay near Leiden?

There are 1641+ hotels available in Leiden.

Purmerend to Leiden - 4 ways to travel via train, line 370 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purmerend to Leiden Centraaltrain Sprinter
56 min
€11–35
Line 370 bus, line 300 bus, line 365 bus
1. Take the bus from Purmerend, Rozenstraat to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenAbus 370
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA to Schiphol, Airportbus 300 / ...
3. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport to Leiden, Groenoordbus 365
2h 4m
Drive 60.3 km
1. Drive from Purmerend to Leidencar 60.3 km
46 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purmerend to Leidentaxi 60.3 km
46 min
€200–240

Purmerend to Leiden by train

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Distance: 59.2 km
Duration: 56 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Purmerend to Leiden Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €11–35 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purmerend, Rozenstraat to Leiden, Groenoord via Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA and Schiphol, Airport in around 2h 4m.

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