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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar is to drive which costs €17 - €25 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs €17 - €25.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam 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 56m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Alkmaar?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam 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 42m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Alkmaar?

The distance between Rotterdam and Alkmaar is 112 km. The road distance is 98.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar without a car is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 1h 42m and costs €22 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Alkmaar bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Alkmaar train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Alkmaar?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar is to train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) which takes 1h 42m and costs €22 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 103 bus and line 129 bus, which costs and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Alkmaar bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rotterdam to Alkmaar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Alkmaar?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Alkmaar is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Rotterdam to Alkmaar.

Where can I stay near Alkmaar?

There are 2340+ hotels available in Alkmaar.

Rotterdam to Alkmaar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 103 bus

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

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Train via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain Sprinter / ...
1h 42m
€22–88
Drive 98.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Alkmaarcar 98.4 km
1h 11m
€18–25
Bus, line 103 bus, line 129 bus
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk to Purmerend, Trampleinbus 103
3. Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus 129
3h 56m
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Alkmaartrain Sprinter / ...
2h 25m
€28–48

Rotterdam to Alkmaar by train

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 111.8 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Alkmaar via Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 1h 42m. 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 56m.

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