The average train between Leeuwarden and Alkmaar takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 7:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Leeuwarden to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Alkmaar train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leeuwarden and Alkmaar is 95.2 km. The road distance is 260 km.
You can take a train from Leeuwarden to Alkmaar via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 8m.