The average train between Purmerend and Leeuwarden takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Purmerend to Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Purmerend to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
Purmerend to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Purmerend to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Purmerend and Leeuwarden is 96.1 km. The road distance is 237 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Leeuwarden via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 3h 36m.