There are 4 ways to get from Leuven to Alkmaar by train (Eurostar), car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
3h 37m€32–123Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
cheapest- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Alkmaartrain
4h 5m€30–67Drive 236.6 km
- Drive from Leuven to Alkmaarcar 236.6 km
2h 54m€43–63Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Alkmaartrain
3h 45m€128–328
Leuven to Alkmaar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Alkmaar is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which costs €30 - €70 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Alkmaar via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Leuven and Alkmaar is 269 km. The road distance is 236.6 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs €30 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Leuven to Alkmaar, including transfers.
Leuven to Alkmaar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
Leuven to Alkmaar train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Alkmaar is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Leuven to Alkmaar.
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What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Louvain to Alkmaar via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 3h 37m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Belgian Railways
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