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

The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 15h 19m.

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 5h 4m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Alkmaar and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Zurich. 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 19m.

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 Zuerich Hb via Amsterdam Centraal, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

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 Paris which takes 9h 49m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 470.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - 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 Paris which takes 9h 49m and costs SFr 270 - SFr 470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 15h 19m.

Where does the Alkmaar to Zurich bus arrive?

Alkmaar to Zurich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich 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 12m 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, night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Alkmaar to Zurich by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, 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
5h 4m
CHF 120–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 19m
CHF 83–146
Train via Paris
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
9h 49m
CHF 275–461
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
12h 42m
CHF 89–189
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 14m
CHF 139–383
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 45m
CHF 108–340
Train
1. Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
13h 28m
CHF 94–199
Drive 814.7 km
1. Drive from Alkmaar to Zurichcar 814.7 km
8h 12m
CHF 137–197

Alkmaar to Zurich by train

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Distance: 676.2 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Alkmaar to Zuerich Hb via Amsterdam Centraal, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Zürich twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–130 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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