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How to get from Voorschoten to Alkmaar by train?

By train

To get from Voorschoten to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from De Vink station to Leiden Centraal 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 1 hr 35 min.

95min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from De Vink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    De Vink
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Dronten
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 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

By bus and train

To get from Voorschoten to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Voorschoten, Trompweg station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal 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 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Bus - 55
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Voorschoten, Trompweg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Voorschoten
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447100
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alkmaar
    Walk to
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Voorschoten to Alkmaar

The distance between Voorschoten, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands is approximately 82.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Voorschoten to Alkmaar by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Voorschoten

Voorschoten is located at Voorschoten, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Voorschoten, Trompweg.

Train stations close to Voorschoten:

  • Voorschoten
  • De Vink
  • Leiden Centraal

Bus stations close to Voorschoten:

  • Voorschoten, Trompweg
  • Voorschoten, Jan Evertsenlaan
  • Leiden, Station De Vink

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
  • Onbekend, Alkmaar Station In
  • Alkmaar

By bus and train

To get from Voorschoten to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Voorschoten, Trompweg station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal 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 1 hr 51 min.

111min
Bus - 55
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Voorschoten, Trompweg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Voorschoten
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447100
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    31 min
  • 9
    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 Voorschoten to Alkmaar?

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 35 min.

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

    The SPR train line goes from De Vink station near Voorschoten to Dronten station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dronten station near Alkmaar in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Voorschoten to Alkmaar in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Voorschoten and Alkmaar in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the SPR train from the De Vink station near Voorschoten in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Dronten station, which is closest to Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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