There are 8 ways to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar by train, bus, rideshare, taxi, car or towncar
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 51 min
Cheapest option
Rideshare • 47 min
6 alternative options
Train via Amsterdam Sloterdijk • 1h 11m
Bus, train • 1h 34m
Bus, line 370 bus, line 129 bus • 2h 22m
Taxi • 34 min
Drive • 34 min
Towncar • 34 min
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar is to rideshare which costs €5 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs €120 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Schiphol, Airport and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Amsterdam-ZO, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Schiphol Airport and arriving at Alkmaar via Zaandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Alkmaar is 48 km. The road distance is 45.8 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs €13 - €35.
It takes approximately 51 min to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Schiphol, Airport station.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar is to train which takes 51 min and costs €13 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 370 bus and line 129 bus, which costs and takes 2h 22m.
- Distance: 48 km
- Duration: 51 min
What companies run services between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar via Zaandam in around 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar via Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Amsterdam-ZO, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 2h 22m.
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Schiphol Airport to Zaandam
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €17
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €6 - €10
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €11 - €17
Train from Zaandam to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7 - €19
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €13 - €19
Train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9 - €23
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €9 - €14
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €15 - €23
- Phone
- +31 900 8011
- Website
- gvb.nl
Bus from Schiphol Airport/Plaza to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4 - €5
- Website
- https://www.gvb.nl/
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Amsterdam - Schiphol Airport to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0900 - 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Schiphol, Airport to Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
- Website
- ebs-ov.nl
Bus from Amsterdam-ZO, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas to Purmerend, Tramplein
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- EBS
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- Phone
- +31 297 577 777
- Website
- overal.nl
Bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- overal.nl
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- €120 - €150
TCA Taxi
- Phone
- +31 20 777 7777
- Website
- tcataxi.nl
Taxi Now
- Phone
- +31 20 2101325
- Website
- taxi-now.nl
Staxi
- Phone
- +31 20 705 8888
- Website
- staxi.nl
PrimoTaxi
- Phone
- + 31 10 262 2540
- Website
- primotaxi.nl
Goedkoopnaarschiphol.NL
- Phone
- +31 20 260 0810
- Website
- goedkoopnaarschiphol.nl
Dutch Cab Company
- Phone
- +31 202101511
- Website
- dutchcabcompany.nl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Alkmaar
- Estimated price
- €50 - €70
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Overal, arrive at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar is 46 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Alkmaar.
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