The distance between Alkmaar and Emmen is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Alkmaar to Emmen by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Emmen → Alkmaar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zwolle and then to Emmen.
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Take the bus to Leeuwarden Busstation and then to Emmen Weerdingerstraat.
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There are several options for getting from Alkmaar to Emmen by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).
The distance between Alkmaar and Emmen is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Alkmaar and Emmen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alkmaar to Emmen is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Alkmaar and Emmen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alkmaar and Emmen. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alkmaar to Emmen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal and Zwolle. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Dutch Railways and Blauwnet run train services between Alkmaar and Emmen. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alkmaar and Emmen. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Alkmaar to Emmen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeuwarden Busstation, Drachten Transferium Oost and Groningen Hoofdstation uitstaphalte. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Arriva NL and Qbuzz run regular bus services between Alkmaar and Emmen. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alkmaar to Emmen. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal then Zwolle and then to Emmen. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Emmen is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Emmen. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Alkmaar and Emmen. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alkmaar to Emmen is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Zwolle + 1 similar | 3hrs | €27($27) | hourly | 218km (135 miles) |
Train | 3h 15m | €29($29) | every 30 mins | 242km (150 miles) |
Bus | 3h 40m | €40($40) | hourly | 235km (146 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €43($43) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
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The following major airports near Emmen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.