The average train between Cologne and Alkmaar takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 8:49 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Alkmaar station via Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Cologne to Alkmaar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Alkmaar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Cologne to Alkmaar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Cologne and Alkmaar is 242 km. The road distance is 299 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Alkmaar via Arnhem Centraal in around 3h 41m.