The average train between Purmerend and Bruges takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Purmerend to Bruges. 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 every 4 hours between Purmerend and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Bruges at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 52m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Purmerend to Bruges? 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 Purmerend to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Bruges station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Purmerend to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
Purmerend to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Purmerend to Bruges train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Purmerend and Bruges is 187 km. The road distance is 280 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Bruges via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 4h 2m.