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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Purmerend is to drive which costs €2 - €4 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Purmerend is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs €55 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam and Purmerend?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from [Zaandam] Voorzijde station, Bushalte D station and arriving at [Purmerend] Voorzijde station, OV halte, Beatrixplein station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Purmerend?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zaandam and arriving at Purmerend. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Zaandam to Purmerend?

The distance between Zaandam and Purmerend is 13 km. The road distance is 15.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Purmerend without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs €4 - €7.

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

The train from Zaandam to Purmerend takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Purmerend bus from?

Zaandam to Purmerend bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from [Zaandam] Voorzijde station, Bushalte D.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Purmerend train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Purmerend?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Purmerend is to train which takes 14 min and costs €4 - €7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28 min.

Where does the Zaandam to Purmerend bus arrive?

Zaandam to Purmerend bus services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at [Purmerend] Voorzijde station, OV halte, Beatrixplein.

Where does the Zaandam to Purmerend train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaandam to Purmerend?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Purmerend is 16 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Zaandam to Purmerend.

Where can I stay near Purmerend?

There are 2070+ hotels available in Purmerend.

Zaandam to Purmerend - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Zaandam to Purmerend by train, bus, taxi, 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 Zaandam to Purmerendtrain Sprinter / ...
14 min
€4–7
Drive 15.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zaandam to Purmerendcar 15.6 km
13 min
€3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from [Zaandam] Voorzijde station, Bushalte D to [Purmerend] Voorzijde station, OV halte, Beatrixpleinbus Stopbus ipv trein
28 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zaandam to Purmerendtaxi 15.6 km
13 min
€55–65

Zaandam to Purmerend by train

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Distance: 13.5 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Purmerend every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €4–7 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a bus from [Zaandam] Voorzijde station, Bushalte D to [Purmerend] Voorzijde station, OV halte, Beatrixplein every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 28 min. MeerPlus also services this route every 2 hours.

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