There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn by train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train, line 470 bus • 55 min
10€ - 19€
Cheapest option
Line 397 bus, line 470 bus • 1h 16m
8€ - 11€
3 alternative options
Train • 1h 4m
17€ - 40€
Taxi • 34 min
90€ - 120€
Drive • 34 min
4€ - 8€
Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn by trains
The train journey time between Amsterdam and Alphen aan den Rijn is around 1h 5m and covers a distance of around 62 km. The fastest train normally takes 1h 2m. Operated by Dutch Railways (NS), the Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train service departs from Amsterdam Centraal and arrives in Alphen a/d Rijn. Typically 286 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Train route overview
First and last trains
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train schedules
Trains departing Sunday, June 13, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Netherlands is currently allowed.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Alphen aan den Rijn is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Alphen aan den Rijn is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Alphen aan den Rijn is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
Last updated: 9 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to drive which costs 4€ - 8€ and takes 34 min.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to taxi which costs 90€ - 120€ and takes 34 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum via Schiphol, Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn via Leiden Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
It is 32 km from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn. It is approximately 39.1 km to drive.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn without a car is to train and line 470 bus which takes 55 min and costs 10€ - 19€.
It takes approximately 55 min to get from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht.
Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs 16€ - 45€. Alternatively, you can line 397 bus and line 470 bus, which costs 7€ - 11€ and takes 1h 16m.
- Distance: 31.6 km
- Duration: 55 min
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn via Leiden Centraal in around 1h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn via Schiphol, Airport in around 1h 16m.
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 13€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 6€ - 8€
- 1st Class
- 10€ - 13€
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 23€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 9€ - 14€
- 1st Class
- 16€ - 23€
Train from Leiden Centraal to Alphen a/d Rijn
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 18€
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 7€ - 11€
- 1st Class
- 12€ - 18€
- Phone
- +31 900 2022022
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Schiphol, Airport to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- arriva.nl
- Phone
- 0900 - 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht to Schiphol, Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 3€ - 5€
- Website
- Connexxion
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 120€
TCA Taxi
- Phone
- +31 20 777 7777
- Website
- tcataxi.nl
Taxi Team Amsterdam
- Phone
- +31 64 444 4087
Staxi
- Phone
- +31 20 705 8888
- Website
- staxi.nl
PrimoTaxi
- Phone
- + 31 10 262 2540
- Website
- primotaxi.nl
Goedkoopnaarschiphol.NL
- Phone
- +31 20 260 0810
- Website
- goedkoopnaarschiphol.nl
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum station.
Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Alphen a/d Rijn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is 39 km. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn.
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