The average train between Hamburg and Purmerend takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg to Purmerend. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Purmerend. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Purmerend at 9:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Hamburg to Purmerend? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Purmerend. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Purmerend station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Hamburg to Purmerend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Purmerend train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Book your Hamburg to Purmerend train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurobahn and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Hamburg and Purmerend is 356 km. The road distance is 526 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Purmerend via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, Utrecht Centraal, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 6h 31m.