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Compare train and bus for Bielefeld to Alkmaar
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bielefeld to Alkmaar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$94 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bielefeld to Alkmaar
Compare the available ways to get from Bielefeld to Alkmaar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Alkmaar:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Alkmaar costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19. The journey takes 4h 39m versus 3h 51m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bielefeld to Alkmaar
How to get from Bielefeld to Alkmaar by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bielefeld to Alkmaar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 2042 · 89876 · IC 3240 · IC 2740
8:42 AM 5h21 Bielefeld Hbf 2:03 PM Alkmaar station $35 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 2042 · 89876 · IC 3240 · IC 2740
8:42 AM 5h21 Bielefeld Hbf 2:03 PM Alkmaar station $35 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 644 · ICE 128 · IC 3040
9:25 AM 4h51 Bielefeld Hbf 2:16 PM Alkmaar station $58 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- ICE 946 · IC 3240 · IC 2740+
200168:22 AM 5h41 Bielefeld Hbf 2:03 PM Alkmaar station $41 1 One-way 3 transfers - 89642 · ICE 148 · IC 3042
9:48 AM 4h58 Bielefeld Hbf 2:46 PM Alkmaar station $59 1 One-way 2 transfers - 20360 · IC 1738 · IC 2738
8:12 AM 5h21 Bielefeld Hbf 1:33 PM Alkmaar station $91 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bielefeld to Alkmaar:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bielefeld to Alkmaar costing on average $94.
Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bielefeld and Alkmaar as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bielefeld Hbf and arrive in Alkmaar station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bielefeld, Bahnhof Brackwede and arrive in Alkmaar.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Alkmaar by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Alkmaar by bus.
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