The average train between Alphen aan den Rijn and Alkmaar takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Alphen aan den Rijn to Alkmaar. 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 Alphen aan den Rijn and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alphen aan den Rijn is at 6:39 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 8:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Leiden Centraal and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 32m • 2 changes

1h 26m • 2 changes

1h 26m • 2 changes

1h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Alphen aan den Rijn to Alkmaar? 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 Alphen aan den Rijn to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Alphen aan den Rijn station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Haarlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Alphen aan den Rijn to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Alphen aan den Rijn to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Alphen aan den Rijn to Alkmaar train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Alphen aan den Rijn and Alkmaar is 56.2 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a train from Alphen a/d Rijn to Alkmaar via Leiden Centraal and Haarlem in around 1h 46m.