How to get from Alkmaar to Leiden by train?

From Alkmaar to Leiden by train

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Netherlands, take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alkmaar
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    32 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Roosendaal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alkmaar to Leiden by bus and train

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, take the STOPBUS IPV TREIN bus from [Haarlem] Voorplein Station, Ov Halte Jansweg station to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - STOPBUS IPV TREINSTOPBUS IPV TREIN
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alkmaar
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    [Haarlem] Voorplein Station, Ov Halte Jansweg
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - STOPBUS IPV TREINSTOPBUS IPV TREIN
    Wait for bus
    STOPBUS IPV TREIN
    Leiden Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    310 m • 5 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 75.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 94 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

Bus stations close to Alkmaar:

  • Alkmaar, Station
  • [Alkmaar] Achterzijde Station, Kiss & Ride, Wognumse Buurt
  • [Alkmaar] Ohr Voorkant Station T.H.V. Ah

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden is located at Leiden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal (Perron B).

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Noordeinde
  • Leiden, Kort Rapenburg
  • Leiden, Prinsessekade

Related Routes

From Alkmaar to Leiden by bus and train

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, take the STOPBUS IPV TREIN bus from [Haarlem] Voorplein Station, Ov Halte Jansweg station to Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - STOPBUS IPV TREINSTOPBUS IPV TREIN
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alkmaar
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    [Haarlem] Voorplein Station, Ov Halte Jansweg
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - STOPBUS IPV TREINSTOPBUS IPV TREIN
    Wait for bus
    STOPBUS IPV TREIN
    Leiden Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    310 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Train line SPR, Bus line STOPBUS IPV TREIN.

  • 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 34 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Nijmegen station near Alkmaar to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Amsterdam Sloterdijk 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 34 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Nijmegen 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 Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, which is closest to Leiden in Netherlands.

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