How to travel from Alkmaar to Amersfoort, Netherlands

The distance between Alkmaar and Amersfoort is around 85km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Alkmaar to Amersfoort by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AmersfoortAlkmaar if you're planning a return trip.

💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Amersfoort Centraal.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Amersfoort.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance85km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alkmaar and Amersfoort

There are several options for getting from Alkmaar to Amersfoort by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Alkmaar and Amersfoort is around 85km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 63km (39 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Alkmaar and Amersfoort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alkmaar to Amersfoort is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Alkmaar and Amersfoort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alkmaar and Amersfoort. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alkmaar and Amersfoort with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 20m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Alkmaar and Amersfoort. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alkmaar and Amersfoort. We recommend that you drive to Amersfoort. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alkmaar to Amersfoort. We recommend that you take the train to Amersfoort Centraal. instead which will take 1h 20m.

The closest major airport to Amersfoort is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 46km (29 miles) from Amersfoort. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Alkmaar and Amersfoort. The distance is around 85km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alkmaar to Amersfoort is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Transport options from Alkmaar to Amersfoort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€15($15)
hourly85km (53 miles)
Drive
1hr
€18($18)
on demand85km (53 miles)

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Airports near Amersfoort

The following major airports near Amersfoort offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
46km (29 miles) from Amersfoort
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Amersfoort
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Amersfoort