How to travel from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden, Netherlands

The distance between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeuwarden Busstation.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Arriva NL

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Leeuwarden.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Leeuwarden.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance111km (69 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden

There are several options for getting from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €23 ($23).

The distance between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Alkmaar and Leeuwarden by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €23 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Dutch Railways run train services between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alkmaar and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 50m.

Arriva NL run regular bus services between Alkmaar and Leeuwarden. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the bus to Leeuwarden Busstation. instead which will take 1h 50m.

The closest major airport to Leeuwarden is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Leeuwarden. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) 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 Leeuwarden. The distance is around 111km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €20 ($20).

How do I get from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden

Compare travel optionsbetween Alkmaar and Leeuwarden

Transport options from Alkmaar to Leeuwarden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 50m
€20($20)
hourly112km (70 miles)
Train
3hrs
€37($37)
hourly261km (162 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
€23($23)
on demand111km (69 miles)

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Airports near Leeuwarden

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

GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Leeuwarden
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Leeuwarden
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Leeuwarden