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

From Leiden to Alkmaar by bus and train

To get from Leiden to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Leiden Centraal station to Haarlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the 163 bus from Uitgeest, Uitgeest Station station to Alkmaar, Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 163163
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Haarlem
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    23 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Uitgeest
    25 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Uitgeest, Uitgeest Station
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Alkmaar Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alkmaar, Station
    ID 36002181
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alkmaar
    Walk to
    Alkmaar
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Leiden to Alkmaar by train

To get from Leiden to Alkmaar in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 5
    Ride to train station Alkmaar
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Leiden to Alkmaar

The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands is approximately 63.93 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leiden 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 Leiden

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

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Public transit stations close to Alkmaar, Netherlands

Alkmaar is located at Alkmaar, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Alkmaar, Station (Perron L).

Train stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar Noord
  • Alkmaar

Bus stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar, Station (Perron L)
  • Alkmaar, Station

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From Leiden to Alkmaar by train

To get from Leiden to Alkmaar in Netherlands, take the IC train from Leiden Centraal station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Leiden Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    230 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 5
    Ride to train station Alkmaar
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    62 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line SPR, Train line SPR, Bus line 163.

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

    The alternative route takes 124 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Leiden and Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Leiden to Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    The SPR train line goes from Leiden Centraal station near Leiden to Haarlem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Haarlem station near Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Leiden and Alkmaar in Netherlands by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Leiden to get to Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    Get on the SPR train from the Leiden Centraal station near Leiden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Leiden and Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Haarlem stop, which is closest to Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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