There are 4 ways to get from Drachten to Alkmaar by bus, train, or car
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Line 20 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Drachten, Langewijk to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 20
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus 350
2h 51m€22–28Train
- Take the train from Heerenveen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity
4h 1m€30–59Drive 136.2 km
- Drive from Drachten to Alkmaarcar 136.2 km
1h 36m€26–37Line 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Drachten, Noorderbuurt to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus 13 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus 350
3h 6m€23–29
Drachten to Alkmaar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drachten to Alkmaar is to line 20 bus and bus which costs €21 - €29 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Drachten to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Drachten to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Drachten, Langewijk and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Drachten to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Heerenveen and arriving at Alkmaar via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Drachten and Alkmaar is 140 km. The road distance is 136.2 km.
The best way to get from Drachten to Alkmaar without a car is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs €21 - €29.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Drachten to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Drachten to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Drachten, Langewijk station.
Drachten to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerenveen station.
The best way to get from Drachten to Alkmaar is to line 20 bus and bus which takes 2h 51m and costs €21 - €29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Drachten, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Drachten, Langewijk to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Leeuwarden, Busstation in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein to Alkmaar via Heerenveen, Busstation, Heerenveen, and Utrecht Centraal in around 4h 1m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Heerenveen to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Drachten, Langewijk to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Drachten, Noorderbuurt to Leeuwarden, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
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Booking & Getting There
Drachten to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Drachten to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drachten to Alkmaar is 136 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Drachten to Alkmaar.
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