The average train between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden. 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 Leeuwarden at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Alkmaar to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Alkmaar to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden is 95.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 44m.