There are 3 ways to get from Purmerend to Leeuwarden by bus, train, or car
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Line 129 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 350
3h€27–35Drive 117.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Purmerend to Leeuwardencar 117.8 km
1h 21m€21–31Train
- Take the train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
3h 36m€26–57
Purmerend to Leeuwarden by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Leeuwarden is to drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Leeuwarden station. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Tramplein and arriving at Leeuwarden, Busstation via Alkmaar, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Purmerend and arriving at Leeuwarden via Schiphol Airport Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Purmerend and Leeuwarden is 141 km. The road distance is 117.8 km.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Leeuwarden without a car is to line 129 bus and bus which takes 3h and costs €26 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Purmerend to Leeuwarden, including transfers.
Purmerend to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Purmerend, Tramplein station.
Purmerend to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Leeuwarden is to line 129 bus and bus which takes 3h and costs €26 - €35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €60 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Purmerend, Netherlands and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Leeuwarden, Busstation via Alkmaar, Station in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purmerend to Leeuwarden via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Purmerend to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- Connexxion
Bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Connexxion
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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More Questions & Answers
Purmerend to Leeuwarden bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Alkmaar, Station.
Purmerend to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Leeuwarden is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Purmerend to Leeuwarden.
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