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

From Alkmaar to Leiden by bus and train

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the 1 bus from Leiden, Station De Vink station to Leiden, Turkooislaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min.

93min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 11
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    De Vink
    33 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Station De Vink
    ID 54442350
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Leiderdorp
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Turkooislaan
    ID 54441040
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alkmaar to Leiden by bus and train via SPR, IC and 43

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alkmaar to Leiden

The distance between Alkmaar, Leiden and Leiden, Leiden is approximately 67.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 93 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alkmaar to Leiden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leiden – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alkmaar

Alkmaar is located at Alkmaar, Leiden 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, Leiden

Leiden is located at Smaragdlaan, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Turkooislaan.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Leiden Centraal
  • Voorschoten

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Turkooislaan
  • Leiden, Haagse Schouw
  • Leiden, Dr. Lelylaan

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alkmaar to Leiden by bus and train via SPR, IC and 43

To get from Alkmaar to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Alkmaar station to Haarlem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 43 bus from Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal station to Leiden, Rhijnhof station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min.

88min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4343
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
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leiden, Station Leiden Centraal
    60 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4343
    Wait for bus
    43
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Rhijnhof
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    530 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 93 minutes, using Train line SPR, Train line SPR, Bus line 1.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Train line SPR, Train line IC, Bus line 43.

  • Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 33 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alkmaar to Leiden?

    The SPR train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal station near Alkmaar in Netherlands to Haarlem station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Haarlem station near Leiden in Leiden.

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

    The total travel time between Alkmaar in Netherlands and Leiden in Leiden by train and bus is about 1 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the SPR train from the Amsterdam Centraal station near Alkmaar in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Haarlem stop, which is closest to Leiden in Leiden.

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