The average train between Zoetermeer and Alkmaar takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Zoetermeer 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 5 times a day between Zoetermeer and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Zoetermeer is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Den Haag, Laan van NOI and take an average of 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 41m • 2 changes

2h 8m • 2 changes

1h 43m • 2 changes

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No, there is no direct train from Zoetermeer to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Den Haag Laan v NOI station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Haarlem station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Zoetermeer to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Den Haag Laan v NOI station.
Zoetermeer to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
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The distance between Zoetermeer and Alkmaar is 66.2 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a vehicle from Zoetermeer, Stadhuis to Alkmaar via Den Haag, Laan van NOI, Den Haag Laan v NOI, and Haarlem in around 2h 16m.