What is the cheapest way to get from Mainz to Alkmaar?

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Alkmaar is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mainz to Alkmaar?

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Alkmaar is to fly and train which takes 4h 27m and costs €120 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Aachen station west, Amsterdam, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Alkmaar via Köln Hbf and Arnhem Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Mainz to Alkmaar?

The distance between Mainz and Alkmaar is 480 km. The road distance is 457.8 km.

How do I travel from Mainz to Alkmaar without a car?

The best way to get from Mainz to Alkmaar without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €65 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Mainz to Alkmaar?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Mainz to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Alkmaar bus from?

Mainz to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Alkmaar train from?

Mainz to Alkmaar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Mainz to Alkmaar is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Mainz to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Mainz to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Mainz to Alkmaar train arrive?

Mainz to Alkmaar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Alkmaar is 458 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Mainz to Alkmaar.

How do I get a train ticket from Mainz to Alkmaar?

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Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

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Mainz to Alkmaar - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Mainz to Alkmaar by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbf55 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem CentraalIce
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaar
6h 4m
€69–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station westN1310
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena833
9h 53m
€33–74
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Mainz Hbf to Amsterdam CentraalNj
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to AlkmaarIntercity / ...
5h 49m
€53–283
Drive 457.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Alkmaar457.8 km
4h 34m
€81–118
Fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaar
4h 27m
€127–287
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
5h 13m
€150–416
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
6h 41m
€112–374

Mainz to Alkmaar by train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 479.7 km
Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Alkmaar, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Alkmaar via Köln Hbf and Arnhem Centraal in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Aachen station west, Amsterdam, Hoogoorddreef/Atlas, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 9h 53m.

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