There are 4 ways to get from Alkmaar to Zwolle by train or car
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Train via Amsterdam
best- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Intercity / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Zwolletrain Intercity
2h 4m€17–34Drive 124.1 km
- Drive from Alkmaar to Zwollecar 124.1 km
1h 39m€26–37Train
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolletrain Sprinter / ...
2h 32m€18–34Train #2
- Take the train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zwolletrain Nachttrein
2h 34m€21–31
Alkmaar to Zwolle by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alkmaar to Zwolle is to train which costs €18 - €35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Alkmaar to Zwolle is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Zwolle. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar and arriving at Zwolle via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Alkmaar and Zwolle is 147 km. The road distance is 124.1 km.
The best way to get from Alkmaar to Zwolle without a car is to train via Amsterdam which takes 2h 4m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Alkmaar to Zwolle, including transfers.
Alkmaar to Zwolle train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Zwolle train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alkmaar to Zwolle is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Alkmaar to Zwolle.
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What companies run services between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Zwolle, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Zwolle via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Zuid, and Amsterdam Zuid in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–8
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Alkmaar to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–24
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €16–23
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