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There are 5 ways to get from Leiden to Makkum by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Alkmaar

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    1. Take the train from Haarlem to Alkmaartrain train Sprinter / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    4h 12m
    €20–32

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain train
    2. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Heerenveentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Makkum, Dominee L. Touwenlaanbus bus 390
    4h 53m
    €32–54

  3. Drive  141.7 km

    1. Drive from Leiden to Makkumcar car 141.7 km
    1h 41m
    €30–43

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    5h 10m
    €34–59

  5. Bus, line 73 bus

    1. Take the bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal to Haarlem, Stationbus bus 250
    2. Take the bus from Haarlem, Haarlem Station D to Castricum, Castricum Stationbus bus 73
    3. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    5h 31m
    €30–43

Leiden to Makkum by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal to Makkum, Sporthal via Haarlem, Station, Haarlem, Haarlem Station D, Castricum, Castricum Station, Castricum, Alkmaar, Alkmaar, Station, and Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk in around 5h 31m.

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