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

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 B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Blaak 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 43 min.

163min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Blaak
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    63 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 by metro and train via B, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Blaak 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Blaak
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    73 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 Rotterdam to Alkmaar

The distance between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands is approximately 114.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 163 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 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by metro and train via B, IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Nieuw Verlaat station to Blaak 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 59 min.

179min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Alkmaar
Leaves from Nieuw Verlaat

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Hoek V Holland Strand
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Blaak
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    73 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 Rotterdam to Alkmaar?

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 179 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Rotterdam and Alkmaar?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Rotterdam to Alkmaar?

    The B metro line goes from Nieuw Verlaat station near Rotterdam in Rotterdam to Hoek V Holland Strand station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Hoek V Holland Strand station near Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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

    The total travel time between Rotterdam in Rotterdam and Alkmaar in Netherlands by metro and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the B metro from the Nieuw Verlaat station near Rotterdam in Rotterdam.

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

    Get off the metro at the Hoek V Holland Strand station, which is closest to Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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