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How to get from Alkmaar to Leiden by train?

By train

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Netherlands, take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, take the IC train from Haarlem station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min.

74min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
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
    Haarlem
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leiden Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alkmaar to Leiden

The distance between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 63.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alkmaar to Leiden 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 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
  • Onbekend, Alkmaar Station In

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden is located at Leiden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Leiden Centraal.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink
  • Leiden Centraal

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Alternative route by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Alkmaar
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    46 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leiden Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line SPR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Alkmaar station near Alkmaar to Nijmegen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Nijmegen station near Leiden in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Alkmaar and Leiden in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

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

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