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Trip Summary
42 trains operate daily from Purmerend to Merkendorf. The train trip from Purmerend to Merkendorf is usually about 12 hours long. However, traveling on the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can get you there in as little as 8 hours and 23 minutes.
| Distance | 339 mi (546 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 0m |
| Lowest price | $89.68 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Purmerend to Merkendorf?
2 train services operate from Purmerend to Merkendorf. Deutsche Bahn usually has more trains scheduled, with 27 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 27 | 11h 33m | $142.82 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 15 | 12h 1m | $124.33 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Purmerend to Merkendorf start from $101, and on average cost . Daily there are 15 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Merkendorf. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Purmerend leaves from Train Station and 2 other stations. And in Merkendorf trains arrive at Triesdorf .
From Purmerend to Merkendorf train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 12 hours and 1 minutes. If you are looking to get to Merkendorf faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 8 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Purmerend and Merkendorf is approximately 339 miles, or 546 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 12 hours, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 23 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Purmerend to Merkendorf tend to have the most passengers on Sunday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Sunday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Purmerend at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 9:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 42 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Merkendorf to Purmerend.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Purmerend?
Main departure station: Purmerend Weidevenne
Purmerend has 3 stations where passengers can board the train to Merkendorf.
All train stations in Purmerend:
Purmerend Weidevenne
Train Station
Purmerend Overwhere
Where is the train station in Merkendorf?
Main arrival station: Triesdorf
Merkendorf has one train station.
All train stations in Merkendorf:
Triesdorf
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