There are 10 ways to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, night train, or car
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Train, fly to Basel
best- Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 23mCHF 108–294Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 44mCHF 55–238Train
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Paris Nordtrain
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
10h 20mCHF 157–293Train, bus
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBBbus
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
15h 6mCHF 94–151Train, night train
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 45mCHF 90–179Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
4h 44mCHF 92–256Train, fly to Zurich Airport
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 42mCHF 119–286Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 55mCHF 71–260Bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 22mCHF 65–107Drive 814.7 km
- Drive from Alkmaar to Zurichcar 814.7 km
8h 12mCHF 140–203
Alkmaar to Switzerland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Zürich via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.
The distance between Alkmaar and Switzerland is 614 km. The road distance is 814.7 km.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 300.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland, including transfers.
Alkmaar to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Alkmaar to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland is to train which takes 10h 20m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 22m.
What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Switzerland?
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Zürich Stadelhofen via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 10h 20m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–90 and the journey takes 12h 25m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–330
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–320
Flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–350
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–110
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–170
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–10
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Alkmaar to Switzerland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.
Alkmaar to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Switzerland is 815 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Alkmaar to Switzerland.
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