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 €50 - €85 and takes 9h 54m.

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 45m and costs €130 - €300.

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, Station Bijlmer ArenA and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

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 9m.

How far is it from Mainz to Alkmaar?

The distance between Mainz and Alkmaar is 480 km. The road distance is 459.5 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 via Cologne which takes 6h 9m and costs €50 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m 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 via Cologne which takes 6h 9m and costs €50 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 9h 54m.

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 459 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Mainz to Alkmaar.

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

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Mainz to Alkmaar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Cologne
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1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain 78
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaartrain
6h 9m
€53–300
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Aachen station westbus N1310
2. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Bijlmer Arenabus 833
9h 54m
€54–84
Drive 459.5 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Alkmaarcar 459.5 km
4h 46m
€83–119
Fly Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
4h 45m
€131–296
Train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity / ...
7h 26m
€86–343
Fly Frankfurt to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Alkmaartrain
6h 17m
€157–245
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain
5h 22m
€155–459
Fly Frankfurt to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain
6h 31m
€105–371

Mainz to Alkmaar by train

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Distance: 479.7 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Aachen station west, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 9h 54m.

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