The average train between Purmerend and Bruges takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Purmerend and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bruges at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 58m • 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 4h 36m.
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) 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 Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 5m.