The average train between Purmerend and Tilburg takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Purmerend to Tilburg. 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 Tilburg. The earliest departure is at 11:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Tilburg at 7:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Zaandam and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes


2h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Tilburg. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Tilburg station via 's-Hertogenbosch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Purmerend to Tilburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Purmerend to Tilburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at 's-Hertogenbosch station.
Book your Purmerend to Tilburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Purmerend and Tilburg is 106 km. The road distance is 134 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to 's-Hertogenbosch hourly. Tickets cost €11–23 and the journey takes 1h 11m.