The average train between Alkmaar and Alphen aan den Rijn takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Alkmaar to Alphen aan den Rijn. 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 30 minutes between Alkmaar and Alphen aan den Rijn. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Alphen aan den Rijn at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Haarlem and take an average of 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Alkmaar to Alphen aan den Rijn? 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 Alkmaar to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Alphen aan den Rijn station via Haarlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Alkmaar to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Alkmaar to Alphen aan den Rijn train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Alkmaar and Alphen aan den Rijn is 56.2 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Alphen a/d Rijn via Haarlem and Leiden Centraal in around 1h 37m.