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There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Alkmaar by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain train Intercity / ...
    37 min
    €4–10

  2. Line 305 bus, line 129 bus

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade to Purmerend, Trampleinbus bus 305 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus bus 129
    1h 27m
    €13–17

  3. Drive  40.3 km

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Alkmaarcar car 40.3 km
    36 min
    €8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Amsterdam to Alkmaartaxi taxi 40.3 km
    36 min
    €110–130

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from [Amsterdam Centraal] Busstation IJ-Zijde, Bushalte M to [Alkmaar] OHR Voorkant station t.h.v. AHbus bus Stopbus ipv trein
    2h 1m

Amsterdam to Alkmaar by train

Calendar436Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket€4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 km
  • Duration: 37 min

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €4–10 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Purmerend, Tramplein in around 1h 27m.

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