The average bus between Zaandijk and Alkmaar takes 2h 15m and the fastest bus takes 1h 43m. There is a bus service every few hours from Zaandijk 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 hourly between Zaandijk and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 12:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandijk is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Zaandijk to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Zaandijk station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Zaandijk to Alkmaar bus services, operated by MeerPlus, depart from Zaandijk, Willem Dreeslaan station.
Zaandijk to Alkmaar bus services, operated by MeerPlus, arrive at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
The distance between Zaandijk and Alkmaar is 17.9 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Zaandijk, Willem Dreeslaan to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Purmerend, Tramplein in around 1h 51m.