There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn by train, bus, taxi or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train, line 470 bus
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
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Take the line 470 bus from Schiphol, Airport to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum
Cheapest option
Line 397 bus, line 470 bus
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Take the line 397 bus from Amsterdam, Busstation Elandsgracht to Schiphol, Airport
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Take the line 470 bus from Schiphol, Airport to Alphen a/d Rijn, Centrum
3 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leiden Centraal
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Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Alphen a/d Rijn
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn
Drive
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Drive from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn is to line 397 bus and line 470 bus which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 21m.
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 21m.
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 2m.
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 59 min and costs €10 - €19.
It takes approximately 59 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 2m and costs €16 - €45. Alternatively, you can line 397 bus and line 470 bus, which costs €7 - €11 and takes 1h 21m.

- Distance: 31.6 km
- Duration: 59 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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam to Alphen aan den Rijn via Schiphol, Airport in around 1h 21m.

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
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- 13 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
- 39 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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