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

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Leuven is to train via Antwerp which costs €28 - €65 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Leuven is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Leuven?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Leuven Wijnpers via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Brussel Noord opstaphalte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Leuven?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Leuven. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Louvain via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Leuven?

The distance between Alkmaar and Leuven is 237 km. The road distance is 240.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Leuven without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Alkmaar to Leuven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Leuven bus from?

Alkmaar to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Leuven train from?

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

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Leuven?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Leuven is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Leuven bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Leuven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Alkmaar to Leuven train arrive?

Alkmaar to Leuven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Leuven?

Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Leuven is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Alkmaar to Leuven.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Alkmaar to Leuven by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 5m
€38–107
Train via Antwerp
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Louvaintrain Ic / ...
3h 9m
€28–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Brussels-North train stationbus 810 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Noord opstaphalte to Leuven Wijnpersbus R81 / ...
6h 32m
€34–46
Drive 240.2 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Leuvencar 240.2 km
2h 58m
€44–64
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
3h 1m
€128–327

Alkmaar to Leuven by train

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Distance: 236.7 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Leuven, Belgium?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Louvain via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Leuven Wijnpers via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Brussels-North train station, and Brussel Noord opstaphalte in around 6h 32m.

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