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

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland is to train and bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 14h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland is to train and fly which takes 4h 40m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Purmerend, Tramplein and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Switzerland?

The distance between Alkmaar and Switzerland is 625 km. The road distance is 814.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Switzerland train from?

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

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 120 and takes 15h 29m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Switzerland bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Switzerland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Alkmaar to Switzerland train arrive?

Alkmaar to Switzerland train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Switzerland is 815 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Alkmaar to Switzerland.

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There are 10 ways to get from Alkmaar to Switzerland by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

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Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 40m
CHF 109–296
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 1m
CHF 56–189
Train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
9h 59m
CHF 116–281
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 24m
CHF 66–110
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 45m
CHF 95–178
Train, fly to Geneva International Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
5h 6m
CHF 83–248
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
4h 59m
CHF 119–268
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 13m
CHF 72–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N831 / ...
15h 29m
CHF 79–117
Drive 814.7 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Zurichcar 814.7 km
8h 11m
CHF 156–225

Alkmaar to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 625.5 km
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Zürich Stadelhofen via Arnhem Centraal, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–100 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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