The distance between Zwolle and Alkmaar is around 127km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 40m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zwolle 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 Alkmaar → Zwolle if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Alkmaar.
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There are several options for getting from Zwolle to Alkmaar by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Zwolle and Alkmaar is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Zwolle and Alkmaar by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zwolle to Alkmaar is to drive which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Zwolle and Alkmaar, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zwolle and Alkmaar. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 30 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zwolle to Alkmaar. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Utrecht Centraal. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Zwolle and Alkmaar. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Zwolle and Alkmaar. We recommend that you drive to Alkmaar. instead which will take 1h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zwolle to Alkmaar. We recommend that you take the train to Utrecht Centraal and then to Alkmaar. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Zwolle and Alkmaar. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zwolle to Alkmaar is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €29($29) | every 30 mins | 167km (104 miles) |
Train via Amsterdam Centraal | 2h 30m | €28($28) | hourly | 154km (96 miles) |
Drive | 1h 40m | €27($27) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
The following major airports near Alkmaar offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.