- Must visit
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
2 h 58 m
Average duration
3 h
Trains per day
48
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alkmaar to Brussels is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alkmaar to Brussels will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
It's difficult to get from Alkmaar to Brussels without transferring at least 2 times.
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3963Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Alkmaar to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $243.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $474 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 1m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Alkmaar to Brussels:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alkmaar to Brussels costing on average $54 (€44).
A bus is $459 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Alkmaar to Brussels costing on average $474 (€385).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
Flight takes on average 6h 1m.
The journey is about 31m faster (2h 47m by train vs 3h 18m by car) and roughly $1 (€0.85) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($54 (€44) vs $55 (€44)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Alkmaar to Brussels trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, June 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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3029+ 8231+ 9524 | 8:13 AM Alkmaar station | 2h58 | 11:11 AM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
3029+ 8231+ 9524+ 3960 | 8:13 AM Alkmaar station | 3h10 | 11:23 AM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3029+ 8231+ 9524+ 3960 | 8:13 AM Alkmaar station | 3h15 | 11:28 AM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
2731+ 8431+ 3524 · 1135 | 8:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h39 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 5 transfers | |
2731+ 8431+ 3524 · 1135 | 8:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h33 | 12:00 PM Brussels-North | 5 transfers | |
3031+ 8233+ 2426 · 1135 | 8:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h17 | 12:00 PM Brussels-North | 5 transfers | |
3031+ 8233+ 2426 · 1135 | 8:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h29 | 12:12 PM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
3031+ 8233+ 2426 · 1135 | 8:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h22 | 12:05 PM Brussels-North | 4 transfers | |
3031+ 8233+ 2426 · 1135 | 8:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h23 | 12:06 PM Brussels-Central | 5 transfers | |
4822+ 2227+ 9228 | 9:04 AM Alkmaar station | 4h08 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
4822+ 2227+ 9228 | 9:04 AM Alkmaar station | 4h01 | 1:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
3033+ 8235+ 9528+ 3961 | 9:13 AM Alkmaar station | 3h15 | 12:28 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3033+ 8235+ 9528+ 3961 | 9:13 AM Alkmaar station | 3h10 | 12:23 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3033+ 8235+ 9528 | 9:13 AM Alkmaar station | 2h58 | 12:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
2735+ 4135+ 1828+ 9228 | 9:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h45 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
2735+ 4135+ 1828+ 9228 | 9:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h33 | 1:00 PM Brussels-North | 4 transfers | |
2735+ 4135+ 1828+ 9228 | 9:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h39 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
2735+ 8435+ 3528 · 1139 | 9:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h39 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 5 transfers | |
2735+ 4135+ 1828+ 9228 | 9:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h38 | 1:05 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
2735+ 8435+ 3528 · 1139 | 9:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h33 | 1:00 PM Brussels-North | 5 transfers | |
3035+ 8237+ 2430 · 1139 | 9:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h23 | 1:06 PM Brussels-Central | 5 transfers | |
3035+ 8237+ 2430 · 1139 | 9:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h29 | 1:12 PM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
3035+ 8237+ 2430 · 1139 | 9:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h22 | 1:05 PM Brussels-North | 4 transfers | |
3035+ 8237+ 2430 · 1139 | 9:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h17 | 1:00 PM Brussels-North | 5 transfers | |
3037+ 8239+ 9532+ 3962 | 10:13 AM Alkmaar station | 3h15 | 1:28 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
3037+ 8239+ 9532+ 3962 | 10:13 AM Alkmaar station | 3h10 | 1:23 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3037+ 8239+ 9532 | 10:13 AM Alkmaar station | 2h58 | 1:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
2739+ 8439+ 3532 · 1143 | 10:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h39 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Central | 5 transfers | |
2739+ 8439+ 3532 · 1143 | 10:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h33 | 2:00 PM Brussels-North | 5 transfers | |
3039+ 8241+ 2434 · 1143 | 10:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h22 | 2:05 PM Brussels-North | 4 transfers | |
3039+ 8241+ 2434 · 1143 | 10:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h17 | 2:00 PM Brussels-North | 5 transfers | |
3039+ 8241+ 2434 · 1143 | 10:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h23 | 2:06 PM Brussels-Central | 5 transfers | |
3039+ 8241+ 2434 · 1143 | 10:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h29 | 2:12 PM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
4830+ 2235+ 9236 | 11:04 AM Alkmaar station | 4h01 | 3:05 PM Brussels-North | 2 transfers | |
4830+ 2235+ 9236 | 11:04 AM Alkmaar station | 4h08 | 3:12 PM Brussels-Central | 2 transfers | |
3041+ 8243+ 9536 | 11:13 AM Alkmaar station | 2h58 | 2:11 PM Brussels-Midi | 2 transfers | |
3041+ 8243+ 9536+ 3963 | 11:13 AM Alkmaar station | 3h10 | 2:23 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
3041+ 8243+ 9536+ 3963 | 11:13 AM Alkmaar station | 3h15 | 2:28 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
2743+ 4143+ 1836+ 9236 | 11:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h45 | 3:12 PM Brussels-Central | 3 transfers | |
2743+ 8443+ 3536 · 1147 | 11:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h39 | 3:06 PM Brussels-Central | 5 transfers | |
2743+ 4143+ 1836+ 9236 | 11:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h33 | 3:00 PM Brussels-North | 4 transfers | |
2743+ 4143+ 1836+ 9236 | 11:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h39 | 3:06 PM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
2743+ 4143+ 1836+ 9236 | 11:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h38 | 3:05 PM Brussels-North | 3 transfers | |
2743+ 8443+ 3536 · 1147 | 11:27 AM Alkmaar station | 3h33 | 3:00 PM Brussels-North | 5 transfers | |
3043+ 8245+ 2438 · 1147 | 11:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h22 | 3:05 PM Brussels-North | 4 transfers | |
3043+ 8245+ 2438 · 1147 | 11:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h29 | 3:12 PM Brussels-Central | 4 transfers | |
3043+ 8245+ 2438 · 1147 | 11:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h17 | 3:00 PM Brussels-North | 5 transfers | |
3043+ 8245+ 2438 · 1147 | 11:43 AM Alkmaar station | 3h23 | 3:06 PM Brussels-Central | 5 transfers | |
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Trains from Alkmaar to Brussels run on average 27 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 (€31) but you can travel from only $8 (€6) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (200 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 124 miles (200 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 (€31) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Brussels — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Brussels trip today.
Major museum complex with Old Masters, Magritte works, and Belgian art; one of the city’s essential cultural visits.
Dedicated to René Magritte, with the world’s largest collection of his surrealist works in a central historic setting.
Celebrated museum in an Art Nouveau building, known for its global instrument collection and audio-guided displays.
Popular cultural hill and viewpoint linking the upper and lower city, especially photogenic at sunset.
Historic covered arcade of elegant passages, shops, and architecture, often highlighted in social media imagery.
Stylish square known for antiques, refined atmosphere, and easy access to nearby churches and museums.
Brussels classic of mussels steamed with white wine, celery, onions, or cream, served with crisp fries. It is one of the city’s most iconic comfort dishes.
Traditional Belgian beef and onion stew slowly cooked with dark beer, often slightly sweet-sour and served with fries or bread. A staple in Brussels brasseries.
Rustic mashed potatoes mixed with vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or spinach, often served with sausage or meat. The base preparation is a classic local side dish.
One of Brussels’ most famous fine-dining restaurants, celebrated for refined Belgian and French cuisine in an elegant Art Nouveau setting.
Respected restaurant specializing in carefully prepared Belgian cuisine and strong beer pairings, with a cozy, polished brasserie feel.
Well-known old-school restaurant serving generous Belgian specialties such as carbonnade, stoemp, and sausage in a rustic, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by Western European standards. Food and transport are manageable, but central hotels cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxi fares; no tip is expected for bars or cafés.
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