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How to get fromAmsterdam, Amstelstation to Alkmaarby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Alkmaar by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Amstel to Alkmaartrain train Intercity
    46 min
    €5–11
  2. Line 37 bus, line 129 bus

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Amsterdam, Station Noordbus bus 37
    2. Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus bus 129
    2h 4m
    €16–22
  3. Drive 45.4 km

    1. Drive from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Alkmaarcar car 45.4 km
    40 min
    €8–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Alkmaartaxi taxi 45.4 km
    40 min
    €150–180

Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Alkmaar by train

Calendar447Weekly Trains
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket€5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Amstelstation, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Amstel to Alkmaar every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €5–11 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Amsterdam, Station Noord and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 2h 4m.

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