There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Makkum by train, bus 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, bus • 3h 49m
23€ - 43€
Cheapest option
Line 314 bus, line 135 bus • 4h 13m
19€ - 26€
2 alternative options
Train • 5h 12m
28€ - 62€
Drive • 1h 18m
13€ - 20€
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Observe COVID-19 safety rules
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COVID-19 help in Netherlands
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 1351
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, travel within Netherlands is currently allowed.
Explore travel optionsDomestic travel is not restricted, but some conditions may apply
- 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 Makkum is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Makkum is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Makkum 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: 14 Apr 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Amsterdam to Makkum is to drive, which costs 13€ - 20€ and takes 1h 18m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Makkum is to drive which costs 13€ - 20€ and takes 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Makkum. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade and arriving at Makkum, Botterstraat via Hoorn, Station, Den Oever, Busstation and Afsluitdijk, Kop Afsluitdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Makkum is 84 km. The road distance is 108 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Makkum without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 49m and costs 23€ - 45€.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Amsterdam to Makkum, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Makkum bus services, operated by EBS, depart from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Makkum is to line 314 bus and line 135 bus which takes 4h 13m and costs 18€ - 26€. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 27€ - 65€ and takes 5h 12m.
Amsterdam to Makkum bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Den Oever, Busstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Makkum is 108 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Amsterdam to Makkum.

- Distance: 83.5 km
- Duration: 3h 49m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands?
You can take a bus from Amsterdam to Makkum via Hoorn, Station, Den Oever, Busstation, and Afsluitdijk, Kop Afsluitdijk in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost 20€ - 50€ and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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 Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 24€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 14€
- 1st Class
- 17€ - 24€
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 50€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 20€ - 28€
- 1st Class
- 30€ - 50€

- Phone
- +31 900 2022022
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Alkmaar, Station to Afsluitdijk, Kop Afsluitdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 17€
- Website
- arriva.nl

- Website
- ebs-ov.nl
Bus from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade to Hoorn, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 8€
- Website
- EBS

- Phone
- 0900 - 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Hoorn, Station to Den Oever, Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 7€
- Website
- Connexxion
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