How to travel from Amsterdam to Alkmaar

There are 2 options to travel between Amsterdam and Alkmaar including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Amsterdam to Alkmaar is a bus with an average price of kr49.

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

A bus is kr37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Alkmaar costing on average kr86.

The fastest way to travel from Amsterdam to Alkmaar is by train with an average journey time of 46m.

Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 8m.

The distance from Amsterdam to Alkmaar is approximately 18 miles (30 km).

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Alkmaar is:

• Around 20 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Alkmaar as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Amsterdam to Alkmaar:

• Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Alkmaar station.
• Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Alkmaar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Amsterdam to Alkmaar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, MeerPlus to go to Alkmaar by bus.
• Travel with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, NS Domestic, NS | BUS, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Alkmaar by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Alkmaar with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 16 direct trains per day with NS International | IC Brussel, Intercity, Intercity, NS Domestic, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).

Omio customers who travel from Amsterdam to Alkmaar often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam Centraal, Haarlem, Den Helder, Paris, Eindhoven. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Alkmaar and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Alkmaar to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

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.