How to travel from Lelystad to Alkmaar, Netherlands

The distance between Lelystad and Alkmaar is around 78km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lelystad to Alkmaar by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Zuid and then to Alkmaar.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)

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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam Centraal and then to Alkmaar Kanaalkade.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Alkmaar.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Taxi Direct Lelystad

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Drive

Drive to Alkmaar.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance78km (49 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lelystad and Alkmaar

There are several options for getting from Lelystad to Alkmaar by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Lelystad and Alkmaar is around 78km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 46km (28 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Lelystad and Alkmaar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lelystad to Alkmaar is to take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Lelystad and Alkmaar, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lelystad and Alkmaar. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lelystad to Alkmaar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Zuid and Amsterdam Station Sloterdijk. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Lelystad and Alkmaar. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Lelystad and Alkmaar. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lelystad to Alkmaar. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Amsterdam Centraal and Purmerend Tramplein. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Dutch Railways and Overal run regular bus services between Lelystad and Alkmaar. Buses run once a week and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lelystad to Alkmaar. We recommend that you take the train to Amsterdam Zuid and then to Alkmaar. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Lelystad and Alkmaar. The distance is around 78km (49 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lelystad to Alkmaar is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lelystad and Alkmaar

Transport options from Lelystad to Alkmaar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 45m
€26($26)
every 30 mins110km (68 miles)
Train to Hoorn2h 10m
€26($26)
hourly121km (75 miles)
Bus
2h 25m
€4($4)
once a week113km (70 miles)
Taxi
1hr
€210($210)
on demand78km (49 miles)
Drive
1hr
€17($17)
on demand78km (49 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