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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Alkmaar is to train which costs €50 - €110 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Alkmaar via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Kassel to Alkmaar?

The distance between Kassel and Alkmaar is 476 km. The road distance is 433.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kassel to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Alkmaar bus from?

Kassel to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Alkmaar train from?

Kassel to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Kassel to Alkmaar is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Kassel to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Kassel to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Kassel to Alkmaar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kassel to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Alkmaar is 434 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Kassel to Alkmaar.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Kassel to Alkmaar?

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Kassel to Alkmaar - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Kassel and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Dortmund central bus station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

There are 9 ways to get from Kassel to Alkmaar by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Arnhem Centraaltrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity
6h 4m
€52–103
Night train, train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity / ...
7h 1m
€35–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Dortmund central bus stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 39m
€56–69
Drive 433.9 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Alkmaarcar 433.9 km
4h 11m
€80–115
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain Re
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain Re
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaartrain
8h 22m
€103–172
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
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 25m
€187–430
Train to Hannover Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 41m
€171–397
Train, train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 42m
€160–497
Train to Frankfurt, fly, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 8m
€147–425

Kassel to Alkmaar by train

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Distance: 475.5 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe to Alkmaar via Arnhem Centraal in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Dortmund central bus station, Amsterdam Centraal Station, Amsterdam, Centraal Station, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 7h 39m.

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