The average bus between Ghent and Alkmaar takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ghent to Alkmaar. 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 every 4 hours between Ghent and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Ghent is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 8:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 4m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ghent to Alkmaar? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Ghent to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Ghent station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Ghent to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ghent Dampoort station.
Ghent to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Book your Ghent to Alkmaar bus tickets online with FlixBus, MeerPlus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ghent and Alkmaar is 189.6 km. The road distance is 269 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Ghent Dampoort to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 3 hours. Tickets cost €17–28 and the journey takes 3h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.