How to travel from Brussels to Alkmaar

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Alkmaar

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Alkmaar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $509.

Distance: 124 miles (200 km)

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$44

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$21

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$509

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$55

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3h 28m

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2h 58m

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4h 17m

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3h 47m

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4h 46m

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2h 46m

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3h 4m

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0.6 - 1.2kg

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BlaBlaCar Bus

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KLM Cityhopper

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The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Alkmaar is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Alkmaar costing on average $44.

A bus is $223 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Alkmaar costing on average $238.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Alkmaar is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 28m.

Bus takes on average 4h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Brussels and Alkmaar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Brussels to Alkmaar among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 6m faster (2h 58m by train vs 3h 4m by car) and roughly $10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($44 vs $55). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Brussels to Alkmaar

How to get from Brussels to Alkmaar by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Brussels to Alkmaar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Regional1950 · 2555+NS International | IC Brussel2216+Intercity4821
    12:47 AM8h38
    Brussels-North
    9:25 AMAlkmaar station
    $491One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Regional1950 · 2555+NS International | IC Brussel2216+Intercity4821
    12:47 AM8h38
    Brussels-North
    9:25 AMAlkmaar station
    $491One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Eurocity Direct9523+Intercity8222+NS International | IC Brussel3022
    6:56 AM2h50
    Brussels-Midi
    9:46 AMAlkmaar station
    $661One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Regional1950 · 2555+NS International | IC Brussel2216+Intercity4821
    12:40 AM8h45
    Brussels-Central
    9:25 AMAlkmaar station
    $491One-way
    3 transfers
  • Regional1950 · 2555+Intercity4821+NS International | IC Brussel2216
    12:36 AM8h49
    Brussels-Midi
    9:25 AMAlkmaar station
    $491One-way
    3 transfers
  • EuroCity9215+NS International | IC Brussel1833 · 3026
    6:56 AM3h50
    Brussels-North
    10:46 AMAlkmaar station
    $521One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Alkmaar

Travel to Alkmaar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Alkmaar.

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There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Alkmaar including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Alkmaar is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Alkmaar costing on average $44.

A bus is $494 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Alkmaar costing on average $509.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Alkmaar is by train with an average journey time of 3h 28m.

Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 12m.

Flight takes on average 4h 46m.

The distance from Brussels to Alkmaar is approximately 124 miles (200 km).
The average frequency per day from Brussels to Alkmaar is:
  • Around 27 trains per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Alkmaar:
  • Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
  • Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Alkmaar station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Alkmaar, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurocity Direct, Intercity, EuroCity to go to Alkmaar by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Alkmaar by bus.
  • Travel with Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Alkmaar by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Brussels to Alkmaar with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
  • 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Alkmaar often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Amsterdam Centraal, Haarlem, Den Helder, Paris. 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.

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