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There are 5 ways to get from Purmerend to Groningen by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Amsterdam, Centraal Station

    best
    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain train Intercity
    3h 22m
    €29–55

  2. Line 103 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Purmerend, Rozenstraat to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus bus 103
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus bus N1399 / ...
    3h 51m
    €21–35

  3. Drive 174 km

    1. Drive from Purmerend to Groningencar car 174 km
    2h 13m
    €32–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train Sprinter
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Groningentrain train Intercity
    3h 30m
    €28–57

  5. Line 129 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Stationbus bus 129
    2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus bus 350
    3. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Groningentrain train
    4h 7m
    €37–50

Purmerend to Groningen by bus and train

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Purmerend, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningen hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purmerend, Rozenstraat to Groningen central station via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 3h 51m.

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