The average bus between Alkmaar and Hoofddorp takes 5h 37m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Hoofddorp. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Alkmaar and Hoofddorp. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Hoofddorp at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Purmerend, Tramplein and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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2h 26m • 2 changes
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9h 27m • 2 changes


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2h 34m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Hoofddorp station via Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Alkmaar to Hoofddorp bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Alkmaar to Hoofddorp bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Hoofddorp, Graan voor Visch station.
The distance between Alkmaar and Hoofddorp is 36.8 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Hoofddorp, Graan voor Visch via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA in around 2h 11m.