Hillegom to Alkmaar train with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Hillegom to Alkmaar

Showing times and prices for Jun 20

Cheapest price

$26

Average price

$30

Fastest journey

1 h 14 m

Average duration

1 h 14 m

Trains per day

50

Distance

40 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hillegom to Alkmaar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Hillegom to Alkmaar will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Hillegom to Alkmaar without transferring at least 2 times.

  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    1:02 AM2h27
    Hillegom
    3:29 AMAlkmaar
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    6:32 AM1h28
    Hillegom
    8:00 AMAlkmaar
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    7:32 AM1h28
    Hillegom
    9:00 AMAlkmaar
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    8:32 AM1h27
    Hillegom
    9:59 AMAlkmaar
    $261One-way
    1 transfer
  • Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
    9:02 AM1h27
    Hillegom
    10:29 AMAlkmaar
    $261One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Hillegom to Alkmaar

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hillegom to Alkmaar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 24 miles (40 km)

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Train
Most popular
Bus
Driving

$30

Average price

$19

Average price

Cheapest

$11

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 23m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

47m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Hillegom to Alkmaar is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Hillegom to Alkmaar:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hillegom to Alkmaar costing on average $30 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Hillegom to Alkmaar is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m.

Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 7m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Hillegom and Alkmaar including taking a train and bus.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $30 (€25) compared to roughly $11 (€9) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-19.17 (€-15.69). The journey takes 1h 23m versus 47m 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.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Hillegom to Alkmaar train times

The table below shows live departures for Hillegom to Alkmaar trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1:02 AM Hillegom
2h27
3:29 AM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6:32 AM Hillegom
1h28
8:00 AM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7:32 AM Hillegom
1h28
9:00 AM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:27 AM Hillegom
1h49
10:16 AM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:32 AM Hillegom
1h27
9:59 AM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:57 AM Hillegom
1h49
10:46 AM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9:02 AM Hillegom
1h27
10:29 AM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9:32 AM Hillegom
1h27
10:59 AM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10:02 AM Hillegom
1h14
11:16 AM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10:02 AM Hillegom
1h27
11:29 AM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10:32 AM Hillegom
1h14
11:46 AM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10:32 AM Hillegom
1h27
11:59 AM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11:02 AM Hillegom
1h14
12:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11:02 AM Hillegom
1h23
12:25 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11:32 AM Hillegom
1h14
12:46 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11:32 AM Hillegom
1h27
12:59 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
1:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12:02 PM Hillegom
1h27
1:29 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12:32 PM Hillegom
1h14
1:46 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)12:32 PM Hillegom
1h27
1:59 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
2:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1:02 PM Hillegom
1h27
2:29 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1:32 PM Hillegom
1h14
2:46 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)1:32 PM Hillegom
1h27
2:59 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
3:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2:02 PM Hillegom
1h23
3:25 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2:32 PM Hillegom
1h14
3:46 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2:32 PM Hillegom
1h27
3:59 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
4:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3:02 PM Hillegom
1h27
4:29 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3:32 PM Hillegom
1h16
4:48 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3:32 PM Hillegom
1h27
4:59 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
5:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4:02 PM Hillegom
1h27
5:29 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4:32 PM Hillegom
1h14
5:46 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4:32 PM Hillegom
1h27
5:59 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
6:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5:02 PM Hillegom
1h23
6:25 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5:32 PM Hillegom
1h14
6:46 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5:32 PM Hillegom
1h27
6:59 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
7:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6:02 PM Hillegom
1h27
7:29 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6:32 PM Hillegom
1h14
7:46 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6:32 PM Hillegom
1h27
7:59 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
8:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7:02 PM Hillegom
1h28
8:30 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7:32 PM Hillegom
1h14
8:46 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)7:32 PM Hillegom
1h28
9:00 PM Alkmaar1 transfer
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:02 PM Hillegom
1h14
9:16 PM Alkmaar2 transfers
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)8:02 PM Hillegom
1h24
9:26 PM Alkmaar1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Hillegom to Alkmaar

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Trains from Hillegom to Alkmaar run on average 70 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 05:06, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 1h 14m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $15 (€12)
Distance
24 miles (40 km)
Average train duration
1h 23m
Cheapest ticket price
$26 (€21)
Trains per day
70
Fastest train
1h 14m
First train
5:06 AM
Last train
11:30 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $15 (€12)

Train companies: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Hillegom to Alkmaar trainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Hillegom and Alkmaar from $15 (€12). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
$26 (€21)
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) frequency
50 a day

FAQs: Trains from Hillegom to Alkmaar

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hillegom 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.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Hillegom to Alkmaar can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $26 (€21), while the average price is around $30 (€25).
The train from Hillegom to Alkmaar takes 1h 14m and runs 70 per day.
The first train from Hillegom to Alkmaar leaves at 5:06 AM.
The distance by train from Hillegom to Alkmaar is 24 miles (40 km).
The last train from Hillegom to Alkmaar leaves at 11:30 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Hillegom to Alkmaar.
There is no direct train service currently available from Hillegom to Alkmaar.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Hillegom to Alkmaar.
The cheapest way to get from Hillegom to Alkmaar is by bus, with a cost of around $15 (€12).
The train journey from Hillegom to Alkmaar offers scenic views of the Dutch countryside, featuring tulip fields during spring, traditional windmills, and charming small towns.
Yes, a day trip from Hillegom to Alkmaar is feasible with a travel duration of 1h 14m and a distance of 24 miles (40 km). Trains run 65 times per day.
Typically, spending 1 to 2 days in Alkmaar is sufficient to explore its main attractions, including the famous cheese market, the historic city center, and local museums.
Yes, you can take the train from Hillegom to Alkmaar.
Since both Hillegom and Alkmaar are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Alkmaar include Amsterdam, Schiphol, Den Helder, Haarlem, Rotterdam.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (EUR). Travelers generally find it more convenient to use cards, as most places accept debit and credit cards, though having some cash on hand is useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Alkmaar, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like the famous cheese market and public transport hubs. Scams involving fake charity collectors or overpriced taxi rides can occasionally occur. Staying vigilant, securing belongings, and using licensed taxis help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Hillegom to Alkmaar

Hillegom
Alkmaar
The major train station for departures in Hillegom is Hillegom. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Hillegom for your trip from Hillegom to Alkmaar.
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Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Stationsweg 1, 2182 BA Hillegom, Netherlands
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
  • Closed Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
2
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • Parking is available near the station with limited spaces
Dining
Dining
  • McDonald's Hillegom
  • Restaurant De Engel
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms
WC
WC
  • €0.70
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Flora
  • Hotel de Nachtegaal
  • Hotel Restaurant De Engel
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 30 places, covered
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located near the entrance
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Haarlem and Leiden
Public transit options for Hillegom
  • Bus: Line 50
  • Line 57

Most popular train connections from Hillegom

Train Hillegom - Amsterdam
Train Hillegom - Eindhoven

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