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

From Alkmaar to Rotterdam by metro and train

To get from Alkmaar to 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 39 min.

159min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Alkmaar

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Alkmaar
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Ede-Wageningen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    97 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

From Alkmaar to Rotterdam by bus, metro and train

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the 163 bus from Alkmaar, Station station to Uitgeest, Uitgeest Station 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 43 min.

163min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 163163
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Alkmaar, Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alkmaar, Station
    ID 36002181
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Uitgeest Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uitgeest, Uitgeest Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uitgeest
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    96 min
  • 7
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    5 min
  • 9
    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 and Rotterdam is approximately 156.58 km, which can typically be travelled in 159 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.

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From Alkmaar to Rotterdam by bus, metro and train

To get from Alkmaar to Rotterdam you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one metro line: take the 163 bus from Alkmaar, Station station to Uitgeest, Uitgeest Station 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 43 min.

163min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 163163
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - B
Metro - B
Walk to Rotterdam
Leaves from Alkmaar, Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alkmaar, Station
    ID 36002181
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Uitgeest Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Uitgeest, Uitgeest Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Uitgeest
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Rotterdam Alexander
    96 min
  • 7
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 8
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Nieuw Verlaat
    5 min
  • 9
    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 159 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Metro line B.

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

    The alternative route takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 163, Train line SPR, Metro 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 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alkmaar to Rotterdam?

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

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

    The total travel time between Alkmaar and Rotterdam by train and metro is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Utrecht Centraal station, which is closest to Rotterdam.

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