- Must visit
Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar
Alkmaar’s flagship museum covering fine art, civic history, and the Siege of 1573. Essential for understanding the city beyond the cheese market.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$36
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$36
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 57 m
Trains on Sep 17
44
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eindhoven to Alkmaar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Alkmaar will cost around $36 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 44 trains from Eindhoven to Alkmaar, including 8 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SPR 6542 · IC 3544 · IC 3042
SPR 6541 · IC 2744
SPR 6540 · IC 3542 · IC 3040
SPR 6537 · IC 2740
SPR 6539 · IC 2742
IC 2742
IC 2740
IC 2744
IC 2724
IC 2726Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Alkmaar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 87 miles (141 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$36 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Alkmaar:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Alkmaar costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 30m.
Tickets start at around $36 compared to roughly $38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Intercity, NS Domestic, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Alkmaar trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 6516 · IC 3518 · IC 3016 | 6:09 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 8:16 AM Alkmaar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3518 · IC 3016 | 6:16 AM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 8:22 AM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3518 · IC 3016 | 6:16 AM Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 8:16 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6515 · IC 2718 | 6:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 8:33 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2718 | 6:36 AM Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 8:33 AM Alkmaar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6518 · IC 3520 · IC 3018 | 6:39 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 8:46 AM Alkmaar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3520 · IC 3018 | 6:46 AM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 8:52 AM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3520 · IC 3018 | 6:46 AM Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 8:46 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6517 · IC 2720 | 6:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 9:03 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2720 | 7:06 AM Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 9:03 AM Alkmaar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6520 · IC 3522 · IC 3020 | 7:09 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 9:16 AM Alkmaar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3522 · IC 3020 | 7:16 AM Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 9:16 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3522 · IC 3020 | 7:16 AM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 9:22 AM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3524 · IC 3022 | 7:46 AM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 9:52 AM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6521 · IC 2724 | 7:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 10:03 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2724 | 8:06 AM Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 10:03 AM Alkmaar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6524 · IC 3526 · IC 3024 | 8:09 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 10:16 AM Alkmaar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3526 · IC 3024 | 8:17 AM Eindhoven station | 1h59 | 10:16 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3526 · IC 3024 | 8:17 AM Eindhoven station | 2h05 | 10:22 AM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6523 · IC 2726 | 8:21 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 10:33 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2726 | 8:36 AM Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 10:33 AM Alkmaar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6526 · IC 3528 · IC 3026 | 8:39 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 10:46 AM Alkmaar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3528 · IC 3026 | 8:46 AM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 10:52 AM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3528 · IC 3026 | 8:46 AM Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 10:46 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6525 · IC 2728 | 8:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 11:03 AM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2728 | 9:06 AM Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 11:03 AM Alkmaar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3530 · IC 3028 | 9:16 AM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 11:22 AM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3532 · IC 3030 | 9:46 AM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 11:52 AM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3534 · IC 3032 | 10:16 AM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 12:22 PM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6537 · IC 2740 | 11:51 AM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 2:03 PM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2740 | 12:06 PM Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 2:03 PM Alkmaar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6540 · IC 3542 · IC 3040 | 12:09 PM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 2:16 PM Alkmaar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3542 · IC 3040 | 12:16 PM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 2:22 PM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3542 · IC 3040 | 12:16 PM Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 2:16 PM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6539 · IC 2742 | 12:21 PM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 2:33 PM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2742 | 12:36 PM Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 2:33 PM Alkmaar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SPR 6542 · IC 3544 · IC 3042 | 12:39 PM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 2:46 PM Alkmaar station | 2 transfers | |
IC 3544 · IC 3042 | 12:46 PM Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 2:46 PM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 3544 · IC 3042 | 12:46 PM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 2:52 PM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
SPR 6541 · IC 2744 | 12:51 PM Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 3:03 PM Alkmaar station | 1 transfer | |
IC 2744 | 1:06 PM Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 3:03 PM Alkmaar station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 3546 · IC 3044 | 1:16 PM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 3:22 PM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3548 · IC 3046 | 1:46 PM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 3:52 PM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
IC 3550 · IC 3048 | 2:16 PM Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 4:22 PM Alkmaar Noord | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Eindhoven to Alkmaar run on average 18 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 but you can travel from only $20 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 87 miles (141 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 87 miles (141 km) |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:51 PM |
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Discover the best of Alkmaar — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Alkmaar trip today.
Alkmaar’s flagship museum covering fine art, civic history, and the Siege of 1573. Essential for understanding the city beyond the cheese market.
Museum inside the historic weigh house explaining Alkmaar’s world-famous cheese market. A classic stop for visitors wanting local tradition and context.
Small specialist museum on Dutch beer history and brewing culture, set in a former brewery. A fun niche visit in the old town.
Alkmaar’s most famous square, best known for the cheese market and surrounding historic buildings. The city’s lively must-see gathering place.
Main shopping street in the historic center with monuments, boutiques, and cafes nearby. Ideal for soaking up daily city life and architecture.
Picturesque canal street lined with old houses, bridges, and waterside views. One of Alkmaar’s most photogenic walking routes.
Alkmaarse kaas is the city’s signature cheese, tied to the historic Waag and cheese market. Expect semi-hard Dutch wheels with rich, creamy, nutty flavor.
Kibbeling is battered, fried white fish served with sauce. In North Holland it is a popular market and seaside snack locals eat fresh and hot.
Hollandse Nieuwe is lightly cured raw herring, often eaten with onions and pickles. It is a classic Dutch bite strongly linked to local fish culture.
Refined restaurant with a modern French and Dutch approach, polished service, and a more upscale setting for a longer dinner.
Historic beer café and restaurant in the old center, known for Dutch classics, many beers, and a warm traditional atmosphere.
Well-known city-center restaurant focused on seasonal European cooking, stylish presentation, and a comfortable contemporary dining room.
Moderate for the Netherlands: lodging and dining are similar to other Dutch cities, while local transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Restaurants: round up or leave 5-10% for good service. Cafes: small change is fine. Taxis: round up the fare.
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Alkmaar Station -> Waagplein, Alkmaar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eindhoven to Alkmaar 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 Alkmaar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Eindhoven to Alkmaar trains use the Eindhoven to Alkmaar station pair, with some services arriving at Alkmaar Noord. Use this guide to compare Eindhoven and Alkmaar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eindhoven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant The Happiness Café, De Vooruitgang
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eindhoven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eindhoven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Eindhoven Centre, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, The Student Hotel Eindhoven.
Eindhoven Strijp-S is 1 km from Eindhoven city centre. Public transport options include:
Eindhoven Strijp-S has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: MOOD Strijp S, Radio Royaal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven Strijp-S. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Blue Collar Hotel, Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven, Hotel the Match.
Alkmaar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Binnenkomer, Bistro De 13 Balcken
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Alkmaar. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Alkmaar. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alkmaar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alkmaar: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alkmaar.
Nearby hotels include Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar, Grand Hotel Alkmaar, Hotel Stad en Land.
Alkmaar Noord is 1 km from Alkmaar city centre. Public transport options include:
Alkmaar Noord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Alkmaar Noord. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Alkmaar Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alkmaar Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alkmaar Noord: Ramps, restrooms.
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