There are 4 ways to get from Alkmaar to Enschede by train, bus, or car
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Train via Utrecht
best- Take the train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Enschedetrain Intercity
3h 9m€24–44Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enschedebus 1324 / ...
5h 20m€31–43Drive 194.4 km
- Drive from Alkmaar to Enschedecar 194.4 km
2h 23m€41–59Train
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hengelotrain Ice
3h 37m€26–47
Alkmaar to Enschede by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Enschede is to train via Utrecht which costs €23 - €45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Enschede is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Enschede via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Enschede. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Enschede via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Alkmaar and Enschede is 220 km. The road distance is 194.4 km.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Enschede without a car is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 9m and costs €23 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Alkmaar to Enschede, including transfers.
Alkmaar to Enschede bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Alkmaar to Enschede train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Enschede is to train via Utrecht which takes 3h 9m and costs €23 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Enschede, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Enschede via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enschede once daily. Tickets cost €16–25 and the journey takes 2h 35m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hengelo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Enschede
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Alkmaar to Enschede bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Enschede station.
Alkmaar to Enschede train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Enschede is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Alkmaar to Enschede.
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