The average train between Aachen and Alkmaar takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Aachen and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Heerlen and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Aachen 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 train from Aachen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Eindhoven Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
Aachen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Aachen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Aachen to Alkmaar train tickets online with Arriva NL and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Aachen and Alkmaar is 225.8 km. The road distance is 277 km.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Alkmaar via Heerlen and Eindhoven Centraal in around 4h 21m.