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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 14h 30m.

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 7m and costs €130 - €310.

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, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf and Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 4m.

How far is it from Zurich to Alkmaar?

The distance between Zurich and Alkmaar is 676 km. The road distance is 814.3 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 10h 4m and costs €130 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), 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 10h 4m and costs €130 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Alkmaar is 814 km. It takes approximately 8h 26m to drive from Zurich to Alkmaar.

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

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Zurich to Alkmaar - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Zurich to Alkmaar by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car

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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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 7m
€130–308
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 30m
€90–150
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
5. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaartrain
10h 4m
€136–582
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zürich HB to Amsterdam Centraalnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity / ...
11h 59m
€299–905
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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
6h 17m
€151–397
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 42m
€115–359
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Freiburgbus
2. Take the train from Freiburg Hauptbahnhof to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Alkmaartrain
14h 8m
€149–586
Drive 814.3 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Alkmaarcar 814.3 km
8h 26m
€146–210

Zurich to Alkmaar by train

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Distance: 676.3 km
Duration: 5h 7m

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, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 10h 4m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Zürich to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 12h 1m.

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