How to get from Alkmaar to Voorschoten by train?

By train

To get from Alkmaar to Voorschoten in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Alkmaar station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Leiden Centraal station to De Vink station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min.

96min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Voorschoten
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 Sloterdijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    32 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    De Vink
    4 min
  • 8
    Walk to Voorschoten
    Walk to
    Voorschoten
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Alkmaar to Voorschoten 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 59 min.

119min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Voorschoten
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 Sloterdijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Voorschoten
    Walk to
    Voorschoten
    3.06 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alkmaar to Voorschoten

The distance between Alkmaar, Netherlands and Voorschoten, Netherlands is approximately 82.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alkmaar to Voorschoten 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 Voorschoten, Netherlands

Voorschoten is located at Voorschoten, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Voorschoten, Trompweg.

Train stations close to Voorschoten:

  • De Vink
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • Leiden Centraal

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Alkmaar to Voorschoten 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 59 min.

119min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Voorschoten
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 Sloterdijk
    31 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Voorschoten
    Walk to
    Voorschoten
    3.06 km • 40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Alkmaar to Voorschoten 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 Voorschoten in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Alkmaar and Voorschoten in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

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

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