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

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Zurich is to train and bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 14h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Zurich is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Zurich 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 25m.

Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Zürich HB via Amsterdam Centraal, Frankfurt and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Alkmaar to Zurich?

The distance between Alkmaar and Zurich is 676 km. The road distance is 814.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Zurich without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 44m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Alkmaar to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Alkmaar to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Alkmaar to Zurich?

The best way to get from Alkmaar to Zurich is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 9h 44m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 130 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Alkmaar to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Alkmaar to Zurich?

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

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

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Alkmaar to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Alkmaar to Zurich by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport
best
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 119–258
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 41m
CHF 65–119
Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam 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 44m
CHF 115–227
Drive 814.7 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Zurichcar 814.7 km
8h 11m
CHF 157–226
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
6h 8m
CHF 133–338
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Anvers-Centraltrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
6h 47m
CHF 102–320
Train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
12h 42m
CHF 89–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N831 / ...
15h 25m
CHF 78–126

Alkmaar to Zurich by train

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Distance: 676.2 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Zurich, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Zürich HB via Amsterdam Centraal, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zurich Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–110 and the journey takes 12h 40m.

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