What is the cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train and line 470 bus which costs €8 - €13 and takes 1h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to drive which takes 39 min and costs €8 - €12.

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam station to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Alphen aan den Rijn?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via Woerden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The distance between Zaandam and Alphen aan den Rijn is 46 km. The road distance is 46.1 km.

How do I travel from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train and line 470 bus which takes 1h 7m and costs €8 - €13.

How long does it take to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn bus from?

Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn train from?

Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.

Train or bus from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs €7 - €17. Alternatively, you can line 369 bus and line 470 bus, which costs €10 - €15 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn bus arrive?

Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by GVB, arrive at Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza station.

Where does the Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn train arrive?

Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Woerden station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn is 46 km. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn.

Where can I stay near Alphen aan den Rijn?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Alphen aan den Rijn.

Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 470 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 470 bus
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1. Take the train from Zaandam to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrumbus 470 / ...
1h 7m
€8–12
Train
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Woerdentrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Woerden to Alphen a/d Rijntrain Sprinter
1h 21m
€8–17
Drive 46.1 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijncar 46.1 km
39 min
€9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijntaxi 46.1 km
39 min
€150–190
Line 369 bus, line 470 bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plazabus 369
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrumbus 470 / ...
1h 33m
€11–15

Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn by train and bus

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Distance: 45.6 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zaandam to Alphen a/d Rijn via Woerden in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zaandam to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, and Schiphol, Airport/Plaza in around 1h 33m.

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