The average bus between Alkmaar and Rotterdam takes 3h 18m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. There is a bus service every few hours from Alkmaar to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Alkmaar and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 7:09 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Purmerend, Tramplein and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Alkmaar to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Alkmaar to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Alkmaar to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Rotterdam station.
Book your Alkmaar to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Connexxion, MeerPlus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alkmaar and Rotterdam is 81 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a bus from Alkmaar, Kanaalkade to Rotterdam via Purmerend, Tramplein, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 3h 10m.