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Compare train and bus for Alkmaar to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Alkmaar to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 18 miles (30 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Alkmaar to Amsterdam:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Alkmaar to Amsterdam
How to get from Alkmaar to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Alkmaar to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:20 AM1h05Alkmaar8:25 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:20 AM1h05Alkmaar8:25 AMSchiphol, Airport Terminal 1$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 273910:27 AM0h35Alkmaar station11:02 AMAmsterdam Centraal$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 274511:57 AM0h35Alkmaar station12:32 PMAmsterdam Centraal$121One-way0 transfers
IC 27338:57 AM0h35Alkmaar station9:32 AMAmsterdam Centraal$121One-way0 transfers- 27379:57 AM0h35Alkmaar station10:32 AMAmsterdam Centraal$121One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:20 AM1h30Alkmaar8:50 AMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$71One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Alkmaar to Amsterdam:
A bus is $5 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam costing on average $13 (€11).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 30m.
- Around 146 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Alkmaar and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Alkmaar station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Alkmaar and arrive in Amsterdam, Amstel.
- Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with Connexxion to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 52 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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