The average train between Alkmaar and Bern takes 12h 24m and the fastest train takes 9h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Alkmaar to Bern. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Alkmaar and Bern. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Bern at 3:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 12h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 29m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Alkmaar to Bern? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Bern. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Bern station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.
Alkmaar to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Bern train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bern station.
Book your Alkmaar to Bern train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Alkmaar and Bern is 660.9 km. The road distance is 903 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Bern via Utrecht Centraal, Frankfurt, and Basel SBB in around 9h 58m.