The average train between Alkmaar and Heerenveen takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Alkmaar to Heerenveen. 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 Heerenveen. 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 Heerenveen at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Heerenveen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Heerenveen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Alkmaar to Heerenveen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Heerenveen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Heerenveen station.
Book your Alkmaar to Heerenveen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Alkmaar and Heerenveen is 86.7 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Heerenveen via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 27m.