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

By bus and train

To get from Leiden to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 43 bus from Leiden, Rhijnhof station to Leiden, Leiden 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 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4343
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Leiden, Rhijnhof

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    ID 54441990
    470 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Leiden Via Wassenaar
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447000
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    19 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Alkmaar
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Alkmaar
    Walk to
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 2, IC and IC

To get from Leiden to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Leiden, Turkooislaan 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 38 min.

98min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Leiden, Turkooislaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441040
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447610
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 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 Leiden to Alkmaar

The distance between Leiden, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands is approximately 65.7 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 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 Smaragdlaan, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden Turkooislaan.

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Turkooislaan

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 2, IC and IC

To get from Leiden to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 2 bus from Leiden, Turkooislaan 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 38 min.

98min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Leiden, Turkooislaan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441040
    320 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Leiderdorp
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447610
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    40 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 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 Leiden to Alkmaar?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 43, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Alkmaar?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leiden to Alkmaar?

    The 43 bus line goes from Leiden, Rhijnhof station near Leiden in Leiden to Leiden Via Wassenaar station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Leiden Via Wassenaar station near Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Leiden in Leiden and Alkmaar in Netherlands by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leiden to get to Alkmaar?

    Get on the 43 bus from the Leiden, Rhijnhof stop near Leiden in Leiden.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leiden and Alkmaar?

    Get off the bus at the Leiden Via Wassenaar station, which is closest to Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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