The average train between Harlingen and Alkmaar takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Harlingen 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 2 hours between Harlingen and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlingen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeuwarden and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harlingen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Harlingen station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Harlingen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Leeuwarden station.
Harlingen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Harlingen to Alkmaar train tickets online with Arriva NL and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Harlingen and Alkmaar is 75.4 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Harlingen to Alkmaar via Leeuwarden and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 14m.