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How to get from Houten to Alkmaar by bus and train?

From Houten to Alkmaar by bus and train

To get from Houten to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 48 bus from Houten, Molenzoom station to Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 74 bus and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Bus - 7474
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Houten, Molenzoom

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houten, Molenzoom
    ID 51280580
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City
    ID 51225000
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Zeist Via Utrecht Cs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C4)
    ID 50000123
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alkmaar
    Walk to
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Houten to Alkmaar by bus, light rail and train

To get from Houten to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 48 bus from Houten, Molenzoom station to Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 light rail and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Light Rail - 2020
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Houten, Molenzoom

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houten, Molenzoom
    ID 51280580
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City
    ID 51225000
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City (Perron A)
    ID 51225020
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2020
    Wait for light rail
    20
    Utrecht Cs
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cs Jaarbeursplein (Perron H1)
    ID 50000210
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alkmaar
    Walk to
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Houten to Alkmaar

The distance between Houten, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands is approximately 101.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 135 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houten to Alkmaar by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Houten

Houten is located at Houten, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Houten, Molenzoom.

Train stations close to Houten:

  • Houten Castellum
  • Houten

Bus stations close to Houten:

  • Houten, Molenzoom
  • Houten, Het Spoor
  • Houten, De Molen

Public transit stations close to Alkmaar, Netherlands

Alkmaar is located at Alkmaar, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Alkmaar, Station.

Train stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar
  • Alkmaar Noord

Bus stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar, Station
  • Alkmaar
  • Alkmaar, Gerechtsgebouw

From Houten to Alkmaar by bus, light rail and train

To get from Houten to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 48 bus from Houten, Molenzoom station to Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 light rail and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 15 min.

135min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Light Rail - 2020
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Houten, Molenzoom

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houten, Molenzoom
    ID 51280580
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City
    ID 51225000
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City (Perron A)
    ID 51225020
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2020
    Wait for light rail
    20
    Utrecht Cs
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cs Jaarbeursplein (Perron H1)
    ID 50000210
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    68 min
  • 10
    Walk to Alkmaar
    Walk to
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Houten to Alkmaar?

    The fastest way takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 74, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Houten to Alkmaar?

    The alternative route takes 135 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 20, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Houten and Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Houten to Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    The 48 bus line goes from Houten, Molenzoom station near Houten to Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch station near Alkmaar in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Houten to Alkmaar in Netherlands by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Houten and Alkmaar in Netherlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Houten to get to Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    Get on the 48 bus from the Houten, Molenzoom stop near Houten in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Houten and Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    Get off the bus at the Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch station, which is closest to Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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