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

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

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 station to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Purmerend, Rozenstraat via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

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 24m and costs €17 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m 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 FlixBus-eu, depart from Rotterdam Central 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 24m and costs €17 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 103 bus, which costs and takes 2h 46m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Purmerend bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Purmerend bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Purmerend train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Purmerend?

There are 2055+ hotels available in Purmerend.

Rotterdam to Purmerend - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 103 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to Purmerend by train (Eurostar), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Purmerendtrain Sprinter
1h 24m
€17–74
Bus, line 103 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus FlixBus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Purmerend, Rozenstraatbus 103
2h 46m
Drive 92.5 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Purmerendcar 92.5 km
1h 6m
€17–24

Rotterdam to Purmerend by train

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1h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.9 km
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Purmerend via Schiphol Airport in around 1h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Purmerend, Rozenstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk in around 2h 46m.

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