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Alkmaar to Leeuwarden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. 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.

3h 52m
Duration
272 km
Distance
€35
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Intercity / ...
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
4h 5m
€29–60

Alkmaar to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run hourly 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 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 26m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 26m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 26m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 12m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 31m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 1m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 31m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 17m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 271.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden via Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 5m.

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