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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alkmaar is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Alkmaar is to fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Alkmaar via Basel SBB, Mannheim Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alkmaar?

The distance between Zurich and Alkmaar is 665 km. The road distance is 817.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €110 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Zurich to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alkmaar bus from?

Zurich to Alkmaar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Alkmaar train from?

Zurich to Alkmaar train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Zurich to Alkmaar is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs €110 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €150 and takes 14h 30m.

Where does the Zurich to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Zurich to Alkmaar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Zurich to Alkmaar train arrive?

Zurich to Alkmaar train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alkmaar is 817 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Zurich to Alkmaar.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

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Zurich to Alkmaar - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Zurich to Alkmaar by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Zurich Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Alkmaartrain
5h 41m
€129–314
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus
2. Take the bus from Freiburg to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 011
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
15h 46m
€69–116
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
9h 36m
€113–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 30m
€85–141
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity / ...
12h 1m
€290–830
Train to Basel, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Alkmaartrain
6h 31m
€115–365
Fly Zurich Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
6h 45m
€114–349
Fly Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaartrain
7h 40m
€135–289
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Böblingentrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
4. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Alkmaartrain
8h 30m
€170–526
Fly Zurich Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaartrain
8h 3m
€109–358
Drive 817.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alkmaarcar 817.3 km
8h 15m
€147–212

Zurich to Alkmaar by train

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9h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 665 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Alkmaar, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Alkmaar via Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim Hbf, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 12h 1m.

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