What is the cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar?

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar is to drive which costs €17 - €26 and takes 1h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar?

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs €17 - €26.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam Centrum and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam Centrum station to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Central Station and arriving at Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and Purmerend, Tramplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centrum and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Alkmaar via Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar?

The distance between Rotterdam Centrum and Alkmaar is 101 km. The road distance is 99.3 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar without a car is to train via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which takes 1h 20m and costs €20 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar bus from?

Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rotterdam Central Station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar train from?

Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar is to train via Amsterdam Sloterdijk which takes 1h 20m and costs €20 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 103 bus and line 129 bus, which costs and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar bus arrive?

Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar train arrive?

Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar.

Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

There are 2308+ hotels available in Alkmaar.

Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Amsterdam Sloterdijk
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol AirportIntercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to AlkmaarIntercity / ...
1h 20m
€20–82
Drive 99.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar99.3 km
1h 12m
€18–26
Bus, line 103 bus, line 129 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk814 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Purmerend, Tramplein103
3. Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade129
3h 23m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Blaak to HaarlemIntercity
2. Take the train from Haarlem to AlkmaarSprinter / ...
1h 59m
€19–54

Rotterdam Centrum to Alkmaar by train

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Distance: 100.8 km
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Rotterdam Centrum, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alkmaar via Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Purmerend, Tramplein in around 3h 23m.

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