How to get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar by metro and train?

From Rotterdam to Alkmaar by metro and train

To get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the E metro from Zuidplein station to Den Haag Laan Van Noi station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Metro - E
Metro - E
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - E
    Wait for metro
    E
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Den Haag Laan Van Noi
    ID HA8729
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Den Haag Laan Van Noi
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Alkmaar
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Alkmaar by metro and train via D, IC and SPR

To get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    55 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Alkmaar
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Netherlands.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Rotterdam to Alkmaar

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands is approximately 104.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 143 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam to Alkmaar by metro 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 Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Rotterdam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zuidplein.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Zuidplein Hoog
  • Zuidplein (Perron F)
  • Rotterdam, Zuidplein

Public transit stations close to Alkmaar, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar
  • Alkmaar Noord

Bus stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar, Bergerhout
  • Alkmaar, Pettemerstraat
  • Alkmaar, Nicolaas Beetskade

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rotterdam to Alkmaar by metro and train via D, IC and SPR

To get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the D metro from Zuidplein station to Rotterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Metro - D
Metro - D
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Zuidplein

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Rotterdam
  • 2
    Metro - D
    Wait for metro
    D
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    ID HA8700
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    55 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Alkmaar
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 143 minutes, using Metro line E, Train line IC, Train line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Metro line D, Train line IC, Train line SPR.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 23 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    The E metro line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam to Den Haag Laan Van Noi station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Den Haag Laan Van Noi station near Alkmaar in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam and Alkmaar in Netherlands by metro and train is about 2 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Rotterdam to get to Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    Get on the E metro from the Den Haag Centraal station near Rotterdam in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Rotterdam and Alkmaar in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the Den Haag Laan Van Noi station, which is closest to Alkmaar in Netherlands.

Popular Routes