How to travel from Cologne to Alkmaar

There are 3 options to travel between Cologne and Alkmaar including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Alkmaar is a bus with an average price of zł111.

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

A bus is zł117 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Alkmaar costing on average zł228.

A bus is zł1591 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne to Alkmaar costing on average zł1703.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Alkmaar is by train with an average journey time of 4h 11m.

Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 55m.

Flight takes on average 7h 41m.

The distance from Cologne to Alkmaar is approximately 150 miles (242 km).

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Alkmaar is:

• Around 6 flights per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.
• Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne 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 Cologne to Alkmaar:

• Flights mostly depart from Cologne Bonn Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
• Trains mostly depart from Cologne Hbf and arrive in Alkmaar station.
• Buses mostly depart from Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).

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

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Alkmaar by train.

Omio customers who travel from Cologne 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.