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

From Vlaardingen to Alkmaar by metro and train

To get from Vlaardingen to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station to Schiedam Centrum 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 8 min.

128min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
    ID HA8208
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Schiedam Centrum
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    53 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    45 min
  • 8
    Walk to Alkmaar
    Walk to
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Vlaardingen to Alkmaar by metro and train via B, IC and IC

To get from Vlaardingen to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station to Schiedam Centrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
    ID HA8208
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Schiedam Centrum
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    63 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    31 min
  • 8
    Walk to Alkmaar
    Walk to
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vlaardingen to Alkmaar

The distance between Vlaardingen, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands is approximately 104.78 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vlaardingen 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 Vlaardingen

Vlaardingen is located at Vlaardingen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Vlaardingen West.

Metro stations close to Vlaardingen:

  • Vlaardingen West
  • Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
  • Vlaardingen Centrum

Bus stations close to Vlaardingen:

  • Vlaardingen, Wiardi Beckmansingel
  • Vlaardingen, Erasmusplein
  • Vlaardingen, Buys Ballotlaan

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Vlaardingen to Alkmaar by metro and train via B, IC and IC

To get from Vlaardingen to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station to Schiedam Centrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Alkmaar station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min.

144min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
    ID HA8208
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Schiedam Centrum
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    63 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    31 min
  • 8
    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 Vlaardingen to Alkmaar?

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Vlaardingen 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 8 min.

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

    The B metro line goes from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station near Vlaardingen to Nesselande station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Nesselande station near Alkmaar in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Vlaardingen and Alkmaar in Netherlands by metro and train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the B metro from the Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station near Vlaardingen in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the metro at the Nesselande station, which is closest to Alkmaar in Netherlands.