What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Alkmaar via Mannheim Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Alkmaar?

The distance between Heidelberg and Alkmaar is 551 km. The road distance is 534 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Alkmaar without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €55 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Alkmaar bus from?

Heidelberg to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Alkmaar train from?

Heidelberg to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Mannheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Alkmaar train arrive?

Heidelberg to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Alkmaar is 534 km. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Heidelberg to Alkmaar.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Alkmaar?

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Heidelberg to Alkmaar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Heidelberg to Alkmaar by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity / ...
6h 57m
€56–120
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity / ...
9h 48m
€44–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N94 / ...
9h 27m
€60–86
Drive 534 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Alkmaarcar 534 km
5h 4m
€112–161
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaartrain
7h 23m
€72–175
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 6m
€141–387
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 57m
€125–329
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 38m
€179–461

Heidelberg to Alkmaar by train

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Distance: 550.8 km
Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Alkmaar, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Alkmaar via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 19m.

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