How to get from Veendam to Purmerend by bus and train?

From Veendam to Purmerend by bus and train

To get from Veendam to Purmerend in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the STOPTREIN RS5 train from Veendam station to Groningen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 305 bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station station to Purmerend, Vurige Staart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 18 min. The bus and train schedule from Veendam may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Purmerend on the Moovit app.

198min
Train - STOPTREIN RS5STOPTREIN RS5
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 305305
Walk to Purmerend
Leaves from Veendam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Veendam
  • 2
    Train - STOPTREIN RS5STOPTREIN RS5
    Wait for train
    STOPTREIN RS5
    Delfzijl
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    124 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Centraal Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    De Rijp
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Purmerend, Vurige Staart
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Purmerend
    Walk to
    Purmerend
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Veendam to Purmerend by bus and train via 310, IC and 305

To get from Veendam to Purmerend in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 310 bus from Veendam, Station station to Assen, Station Uitstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 305 bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station station to Purmerend, Vurige Staart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Veendam may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Purmerend on the Moovit app.

197min
Bus - 310310
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 305305
Walk to Purmerend
Leaves from Veendam, Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Veendam
  • 2
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Assen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Assen, Station Uitstaphalte
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Assen
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Centraal Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    De Rijp
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Purmerend, Vurige Staart
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Purmerend
    Walk to
    Purmerend
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Veendam to Purmerend

The distance between Veendam, Netherlands and Purmerend, Netherlands is approximately 251.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 198 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Veendam to Purmerend by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Veendam to Purmerend

To check the bus and train schedule from Veendam to Purmerend using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Veendam) and destination (Purmerend), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Veendam to Purmerend by bus and train via 310, IC and 305

To get from Veendam to Purmerend in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 310 bus from Veendam, Station station to Assen, Station Uitstaphalte station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 305 bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station station to Purmerend, Vurige Staart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min. The bus and train schedule from Veendam may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Purmerend on the Moovit app.

197min
Bus - 310310
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 305305
Walk to Purmerend
Leaves from Veendam, Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Veendam
  • 2
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Assen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Assen, Station Uitstaphalte
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Assen
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    107 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Centraal Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 305305
    Wait for bus
    305
    De Rijp
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Purmerend, Vurige Staart
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Purmerend
    Walk to
    Purmerend
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Veendam to Purmerend?

    The fastest way takes 198 minutes, using Train line STOPTREIN RS5, Train line IC, Bus line 305.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Veendam to Purmerend?

    The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line 310, Train line IC, Bus line 305.

  • Is there a direct train between Veendam and Purmerend in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Veendam to Purmerend in Netherlands?

    The STOPTREIN RS5 train line goes from Delfzijl station near Veendam to Groningen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Groningen station near Purmerend in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Veendam to Purmerend in Netherlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Veendam and Purmerend in Netherlands by train and bus is about 3 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Veendam to get to Purmerend in Netherlands?

    Get on the STOPTREIN RS5 train from the Delfzijl station near Veendam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Veendam and Purmerend in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Groningen stop, which is closest to Purmerend in Netherlands.

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