The average bus between Rotterdam and Alkmaar takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Alkmaar. 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 every 2 hours between Rotterdam and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
Rotterdam to Alkmaar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.
Rotterdam to Alkmaar bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Book your Rotterdam to Alkmaar bus tickets online with BlaBlaCar Bus, MeerPlus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Alkmaar is 81 km. The road distance is 131 km.
You can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 3h 36m.