The average train between Zurich and Alkmaar takes 17h 46m and the fastest train takes 17h 45m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Zurich 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 6 times a week between Zurich and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 3:59 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 17h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 46m.
Zurich to Alkmaar train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Alkmaar train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Zurich to Alkmaar train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zurich and Alkmaar is 645.2 km. The road distance is 870 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Alkmaar via Köln Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 9h 57m.