What is the cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Aachen?

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Aachen is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Aachen?

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Aachen station west via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Aachen West via Sittard and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Aachen?

The distance between Alkmaar and Aachen is 277 km. The road distance is 260.1 km.

How do I travel from Alkmaar to Aachen without a car?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €30 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Alkmaar to Aachen?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Alkmaar to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Aachen bus from?

Alkmaar to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Aachen train from?

Alkmaar to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Aachen?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Aachen is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Aachen bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Alkmaar to Aachen train arrive?

Alkmaar to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Sittard station.

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Aachen is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Alkmaar to Aachen.

How do I get a train ticket from Alkmaar to Aachen?

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There are 6 ways to get from Alkmaar to Aachen by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Sittardtrain Intercity
3h 40m
€31–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station westbus 833
6h 2m
€36–53
Drive 260.1 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Aachencar 260.1 km
3h 16m
€47–68
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
4h 51m
Train via Viersen
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Moenchengladbach Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Moenchengladbach Hbf to Aachen Westtrain Re
4h 45m
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Aachen Hbftrain
5h 5m
€149–444

Alkmaar to Aachen by train

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Distance: 276.6 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Aachen, Germany?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Alkmaar to Sittard hourly. Tickets cost €26–55 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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