There are 4 ways to get from Groningen to Alkmaar by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain Stoptrein RS1 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus 350
3h 6m€28–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus 350
3h 30m€27–34Train
- Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity
3h 15m€31–54Drive 171 km
- Drive from Groningen to Alkmaarcar 171 km
2h 3m€36–52
Groningen to Alkmaar by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €26 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Groningen to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Groningen, Hoofdstation and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Drachten, Transferium Oost and Leeuwarden, Busstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Alkmaar via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Groningen and Alkmaar is 165 km. The road distance is 171 km.
The best way to get from Groningen to Alkmaar without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 6m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Groningen to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Groningen to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Leeuwarden, Busstation.
Groningen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
The best way to get from Groningen to Alkmaar is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Groningen to Alkmaar via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Qbuzz B.V. operates a bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade hourly. Tickets cost €15–20 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Groningen to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €10–15
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- 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
Groningen to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Groningen to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Utrecht Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Alkmaar is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Groningen to Alkmaar.
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