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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Purmerend is to train which costs €8 - €23 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Purmerend is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Purmerend, Waterlandplein via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Purmerend?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Purmerend via Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Purmerend?

The distance between Rotterdam and Purmerend is 85 km. The road distance is 92.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Purmerend without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €8 - €23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Rotterdam to Purmerend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Purmerend bus from?

Rotterdam to Purmerend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Purmerend train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Purmerend?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Purmerend is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs €8 - €23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 103 bus, which costs €11 - €16 and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Purmerend bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Purmerend bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Purmerend train arrive?

Rotterdam to Purmerend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Purmerend?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Purmerend is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Rotterdam to Purmerend.

How do I get a train ticket from Rotterdam to Purmerend?

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Where can I stay near Purmerend?

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Rotterdam to Purmerend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 103 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Purmerend by train, bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Purmerendtrain Sprinter
1h 25m
€9–22
Bus, line 103 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Purmerend, Waterlandpleinbus 103
2h 4m
€12–15
Drive 92.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Purmerendcar 92.5 km
1h 6m
€17–24
Train #2
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Purmerendtrain Sprinter
1h 25m
€18–34

Rotterdam to Purmerend by train

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.9 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Purmerend via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Purmerend, Waterlandplein via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk in around 2h 4m.

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