The average train between Alkmaar and Harlingen takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Alkmaar to Harlingen. 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 Alkmaar and Harlingen. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Harlingen at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Harlingen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Harlingen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Alkmaar to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Alkmaar to Harlingen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Alkmaar and Harlingen is 75.4 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Harlingen via Utrecht Centraal and Leeuwarden in around 4h 30m.