There are 4 ways to get from Purmerend to Alkmaar by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Line 129 bus
best- Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus 129
40 min€7–10Drive 29.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Purmerend to Alkmaarcar 29.4 km
25 min€6–8Train
- Take the train from Purmerend to Zaandamtrain Sprinter / ...
- Take the train from Zaandam to Alkmaartrain Intercity
44 min€10–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purmerend to Alkmaartaxi 29.4 km
25 min€100–120
Purmerend to Alkmaar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Alkmaar is to drive which costs €5 - €8 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Alkmaar is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs €100 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purmerend, Tramplein and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Purmerend and arriving at Alkmaar via Zaandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Purmerend and Alkmaar is 28 km. The road distance is 29.4 km.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Alkmaar without a car is to line 129 bus which takes 40 min and costs €7 - €10.
The line 129 bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Purmerend to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Purmerend, Tramplein station.
Purmerend to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Purmerend station.
The best way to get from Purmerend to Alkmaar is to line 129 bus which takes 40 min and costs €7 - €10. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €10 - €23 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Purmerend, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?
Connexxion operates a bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purmerend to Alkmaar via Zaandam in around 44 min.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Purmerend to Zaandam
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €4–7
- 1st Class
- €4–7
Train from Zaandam to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–16
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
- 1st Class
- €9–16
- Phone
- +31 900 2666399
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- €100–120
TCA Taxi
- Phone
- +31 20 777 7777
- Website
- tcataxi.nl
Staxi
- Phone
- +31 20 705 8888
- Website
- staxi.nl
Goedkoopnaarschiphol.NL
- Phone
- +31 20 260 0810
- Website
- goedkoopnaarschiphol.nl
Dutch Cab Company
- Phone
- +31 202101511
- Website
- dutchcabcompany.nl
Taxi Zwart
- Phone
- +31725331313
- Website
- taxizwart.nl
Taxi Wester Alcmaria
- Phone
- +31 72 444 4444
- Website
- taxialcmaria.nl
Taxi VZ
- Phone
- +310626444476
- Website
- taxi-vz.nl
Taxi Royaal
- Phone
- +310615151714
- Website
- taxiroyaal.nl
Taxi Kaijer
- Phone
- +31228583000
- Website
- taxikaijer.nl
Taxi Alkmaardermeer
- Phone
- +3106 48548549
- Website
- taxi-alkmaardermeer.business.site
Taxi 600
- Phone
- +310251221600
- Website
- taxi600.nl
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More Questions & Answers
Purmerend to Alkmaar bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade station.
Purmerend to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Alkmaar is 29 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Purmerend to Alkmaar.
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