The distance between Alkmaar and Gouda is around 85km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Alkmaar to Gouda 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 Gouda → Alkmaar if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zaandam and then to Gouda.
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Take the bus to Purmerend Tramplein and then to Amsterdam-ZO Station Holendrecht then take the train to Gouda.
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There are several options for getting from Alkmaar to Gouda by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).
The distance between Alkmaar and Gouda is around 85km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (41 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Alkmaar and Gouda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Alkmaar to Gouda is to drive which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €18 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Alkmaar and Gouda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Alkmaar and Gouda. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Alkmaar and Gouda with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 1h 40m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Alkmaar and Gouda. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1h 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 Gouda. We recommend that you drive to Gouda. instead which will take 1h 5m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alkmaar to Gouda. We recommend that you take the train to Gouda. instead which will take 1h 40m.
The closest major airport to Gouda is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Gouda. 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 Gouda. The distance is around 85km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alkmaar to Gouda is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Zaandam + 2 similar | 1h 30m | €23($23) | hourly | 97km (60 miles) |
Train via Utrecht Centraal | 1h 35m | €24($24) | every 30 mins | 112km (70 miles) |
Train | 1h 40m | €16($16) | 5 times a week | 97km (60 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1h 50m | €19($19) | hourly | 100km (62 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | €18($18) | on demand | 85km (53 miles) |
Overal
The following major airports near Gouda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.