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How to get from Alkmaar to Amstelveen by light rail, metro and train?

By light rail, metro and train

To get from Alkmaar to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 metro and finally take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - 5050
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Sloterdijk
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 50
    Wait for metro
    50
    Gein
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail, metro and train via IC, 51 and 5

To get from Alkmaar to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 metro and finally take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - 5151
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Sloterdijk
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 51
    Wait for metro
    51
    Centraal Station
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alkmaar to Amstelveen

The distance between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Amstelveen, Netherlands is approximately 50.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alkmaar to Amstelveen by light rail, 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

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

Train stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar Noord
  • Alkmaar

Bus stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar, Station

Public transit stations close to Amstelveen, Netherlands

Amstelveen is located at Amstelveen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Stadstuinen.

Bus stations close to Amstelveen:

  • Stadstuinen
  • Binnenhof
  • Amstelveen, Oranjebaan

Alternative route by light rail, metro and train via IC, 51 and 5

To get from Alkmaar to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 metro and finally take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Metro - 5151
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Sloterdijk
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 51
    Wait for metro
    51
    Centraal Station
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 50, Bus line 5.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 51, Bus line 5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Alkmaar station near Alkmaar to Nijmegen station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one light rail line till Nijmegen station near Amstelveen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Alkmaar to Amstelveen in Netherlands by train, metro and light rail?

    The total travel time between Alkmaar and Amstelveen in Netherlands by train, metro and light rail is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Alkmaar station near Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Nijmegen station, which is closest to Amstelveen in Netherlands.

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