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Compare bus and train for Amsterdam to Purmerend
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Purmerend among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, while a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 9 miles (15 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around €7 compared to roughly €5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€2. The journey takes 31m versus 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Amsterdam to Purmerend by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Purmerend is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

5:43 PM 0h35 Amsterdam 6:18 PM Purmerend €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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5:43 PM 0h35 Amsterdam 6:18 PM Purmerend €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:22 AM 0h29 Amsterdam 7:51 AM Purmerend €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:13 AM 0h35 Amsterdam 9:48 AM Purmerend €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:46 AM 0h32 Amsterdam 10:18 AM Purmerend €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
10:13 AM 0h35 Amsterdam 10:48 AM Purmerend €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 10 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Purmerend as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Purmerend station.
- Travel with NS Domestic, Intercity, NS International | IC Brussel to go to Purmerend by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel.
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