How to get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar
3 ways, 81 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Tuesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 53m | €12–43 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 1h 58m | €10–14 estimated |
| Taxi | 1h 58m | €120–180 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:03 → 10:032h · 2 changesRET E€13–39
- 08:03 → 09:561h 53m · 3 changesRET E€13–39
- 08:06 → 10:332h 27m · 2 changesNS Intercity€12–38
- 08:06 → 10:272h 21m · 3 changesNS Intercity€12–38
- 08:25 → 10:502h 25m · 1 changeNS Intercity€12–38
- 08:25 → 10:332h 8m · 3 changesNS Intercity direct€13–43
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Alkmaar?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 53m door to door. The straight-line distance is 81 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Rotterdam to Alkmaar?
- Drive is the cheapest, from €10. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Rotterdam to Alkmaar?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 1h 53m.
- How far is Alkmaar from Rotterdam by road?
- About 99 km, roughly 1h 58m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around €10–14; tolls and parking are extra.