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

By metro and train

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the B metro from Alexander station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
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 Centraal
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    65 min
  • 6
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    5 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the B metro from Alexander station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
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
    Utrecht Centraal
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    5 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alkmaar to Rotterdam

The distance between Alkmaar, Rotterdam and Rotterdam, Rotterdam is approximately 125.55 km, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Rotterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alkmaar

Alkmaar is located at Alkmaar, Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, Rotterdam

Rotterdam is located at Wollefoppenweg, Rotterdam and the nearest public transit station is Hesseplaats.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Hesseplaats
  • De Tochten
  • Romeynshof

Bus stations close to Rotterdam:

  • Hesseplaats
  • Leermos
  • Selma Lagerl�Fweg

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

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam in Rotterdam, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one metro line: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the B metro from Alexander station to Nieuw Verlaat station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
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
    Utrecht Centraal
    87 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    28 min
  • 6
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 7
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    5 min
  • 8
    Walk to Rotterdam
    Walk to
    Rotterdam
    Wollefoppenweg
    850 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line SPR, Bus line B.

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

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line B.

  • Is there a direct train between Alkmaar and Rotterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alkmaar to Rotterdam?

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

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

    The total travel time between Alkmaar in Netherlands and Rotterdam in Rotterdam by train and metro is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    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 Rotterdam?

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

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