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

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Alkmaar is to train which costs €6 - €13 and takes 1h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 51 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden station to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal and arriving at Alkmaar, Metiusgracht via Haarlem, Haarlem Station D and Castricum, Castricum Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Alkmaar via Haarlem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Leiden to Alkmaar?

The distance between Leiden and Alkmaar is 62 km. The road distance is 66.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Leiden to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €6 - €13.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Leiden to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Alkmaar bus from?

Leiden to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Alkmaar train from?

Leiden to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Leiden to Alkmaar is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €6 - €13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 73 bus, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Leiden to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Leiden to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Haarlem, Station.

Where does the Leiden to Alkmaar train arrive?

Leiden to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Haarlem station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Alkmaar is 66 km. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Leiden to Alkmaar.

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

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Leiden to Alkmaar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 73 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Leiden to Alkmaar by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Haarlemtrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Haarlem to Alkmaartrain Sprinter / ...
1h 33m
€6–13
Bus, line 73 bus
1. Take the bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal to Haarlem, Stationbus 250
2. Take the bus from Haarlem, Haarlem Station D to Castricum, Castricum Stationbus 73
3h 36m
€19–28
Drive 66.5 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Alkmaarcar 66.5 km
51 min
€14–20
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leiden to Alkmaartaxi 66.5 km
51 min
€170–220

Leiden to Alkmaar by train

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Distance: 62.2 km
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Alkmaar via Haarlem in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal to Alkmaar, Metiusgracht via Haarlem, Station, Haarlem, Haarlem Station D, and Castricum, Castricum Station in around 3h 36m.

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