The distance between Alkmaar and Enschede is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Alkmaar to Enschede 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 Enschede → Alkmaar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Amersfoort Centraal and then to Enschede.
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There are several options for getting from Alkmaar to Enschede by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).
The distance between Alkmaar and Enschede is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (91 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Alkmaar and Enschede by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alkmaar to Enschede is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Alkmaar and Enschede, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alkmaar and Enschede. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Alkmaar to Enschede. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amersfoort Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Alkmaar and Enschede. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Alkmaar and Enschede. We recommend that you drive to Enschede. instead which will take 2h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alkmaar to Enschede. We recommend that you take the train to Amersfoort Centraal and then to Enschede. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Enschede is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 102km (64 miles) from Enschede. Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) 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 Enschede. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alkmaar to Enschede is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €32 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 2h 40m | €32($32) | hourly | 204km (127 miles) |
Train via Utrecht Centraal | 2h 45m | €33($33) | hourly | 220km (137 miles) |
Train via Amsterdam Centraal | 3hrs | €34($34) | every 3 hours | 214km (133 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €41($41) | on demand | 198km (123 miles) |
The following major airports near Enschede offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.