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Vogelpark Avifauna
Open-air bird park with major natural history and educational value, popular for themed worlds, shows, and family visits.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bodegraven to Alphen aan den Rijn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$6 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37m Average total duration Fastest 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bodegraven to Alphen aan den Rijn:
A train is 0 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bodegraven to Alphen aan den Rijn costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Alphen aan den Rijn take longer:
Bus takes on average 23m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (7m by train vs 14m by car). Tickets start at around $6 (€5) compared to roughly $3 (€3) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Bodegraven to Alphen aan den Rijn run on average 51 times per day, taking around 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 51 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 4 miles (8 km) distance in 7m.
Distance 4 miles (8 km) |
Average train duration 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 51 |
Direct trains 51 |
Fastest train 7m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Open-air bird park with major natural history and educational value, popular for themed worlds, shows, and family visits.
Archaeology museum presenting finds from the Roman castellum Albaniana and the local frontier history of the Limes.
Working windmill museum explaining polder drainage and milling, set in a rare line of historic mills at Aarlanderveen.
Popular recreation lake area with beaches, walking paths, and open views, especially lively in warm weather.
Central shopping street and walking route with historic urban atmosphere, linking key squares, churches, and waterfront spots.
Riverfront area in the old centre, ideal for strolling, watching boats, and seeing Alphen's everyday life by the Oude Rijn.
Gouda cheese from the Green Heart region near Alphen. This semi-hard cow’s milk cheese is a Dutch staple, prized for its creamy texture and deep local heritage.
Fresh syrup waffles popular across South Holland. Two thin baked waffles are filled with caramel syrup and are a classic Dutch market treat.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. They are a beloved Dutch comfort food often eaten at pancake houses and fairs.
Established lakeside restaurant known for French and Dutch dishes, polished service, and a refined setting popular for long dinners.
Well-known venue in the city center with modern European cooking, stylish décor, and a lively but relaxed atmosphere.
Popular grill and bistro offering steaks, burgers, and Dutch-international comfort food in a warm, informal dining room.
Moderate for the Randstad: stays and dining cost more than smaller Dutch towns, but local transit and cafes are usually manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafes, small change or rounding up is common.
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Station Alphen aan den Rijn -> Stadscentrum, Alphen aan den Rijn
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bodegraven to Alphen aan den Rijn by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alphen aan den Rijn, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bodegraven to Alphen aan den Rijn trains use the Bodegraven to Alphen a/d Rijn station pair. Use this guide to compare Bodegraven and Alphen aan den Rijn train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bodegraven has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Bodegraven.
ATMs are available at Bodegraven.
Available at Bodegraven: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bodegraven.
Alphen a/d Rijn has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Vrienden, Brasserie Buuren
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Alphen a/d Rijn. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Alphen a/d Rijn. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alphen a/d Rijn: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alphen a/d Rijn: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alphen a/d Rijn: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alphen, Van der Valk Hotel Avifauna, Hotel de Utrechtsche Dom.
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