How to travel from Helmond to Alkmaar, Netherlands

The distance between Helmond and Alkmaar is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Helmond to Alkmaar 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 AlkmaarHelmond if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Alkmaar.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Drive

Drive to Alkmaar.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Helmond and Alkmaar

There are several options for getting from Helmond to Alkmaar by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €34 ($34).

The distance between Helmond and Alkmaar is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Helmond and Alkmaar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Helmond to Alkmaar is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €34 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Helmond and Alkmaar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Helmond and Alkmaar. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Helmond to Alkmaar. 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 2h 10m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Helmond and Alkmaar. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Helmond and Alkmaar. We recommend that you drive to Alkmaar. instead which will take 2hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Helmond to Alkmaar. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Alkmaar. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Alkmaar is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 33km (20 miles) from Alkmaar. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) 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 Helmond and Alkmaar. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Helmond to Alkmaar is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Helmond and Alkmaar

Transport options from Helmond to Alkmaar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
€29($29)
hourly173km (107 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€34($34)
on demand163km (101 miles)

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Airports near Alkmaar

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
33km (20 miles) from Alkmaar
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Alkmaar
GRQ
Eelde Airport (GRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
131km (82 miles) from Alkmaar