What is the distance between Amsterdam and Alkmaar?

About 20 miles (31 km) separate Amsterdam and Alkmaar.

Bus Amsterdam to Alkmaar from $5 | Compare & Save up to 30%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: August 13 at 5:40pm
Departure city: Amsterdam
Departure location: Sloterdijk
Arrival time: August 13 at 6:50pm
Destination city: Alkmaar
Destination location: Alkmaar
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1h 10m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: August 13 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Amsterdam
Departure location: Schiphol (AMS) Airport
Arrival time: August 13 at 6:50pm
Destination city: Alkmaar
Destination location: Alkmaar
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 50m
Departure time: August 13 at 6:00pm
Departure city: Amsterdam
Departure location: Schiphol (AMS) Airport
Arrival time: August 13 at 6:50pm
Destination city: Alkmaar
Destination location: Alkmaar
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 50m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Amsterdam to Alkmaar.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $19	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$17 - $28	Average Duration59m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $8	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Amsterdam to Alkmaar

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Alkmaar. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

40mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Amsterdam to Alkmaar: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10

Average bus trip duration50m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure5:40pm

Distance18 miles (28 km)

Latest bus departure6:00pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,999 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen

3.5/545 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.2

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Ecolines, RegioJet, KLR Bus, FlixTrain

Amsterdam to Alkmaar Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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08/09

$6

08/10

$6

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$6

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08/13

$5

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$6

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$6

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$6

The cheapest trip from Amsterdam to Alkmaar was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of $5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Amsterdam to Alkmaar, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $6 for a bus ticket from Amsterdam to Alkmaar based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-08-13.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Amsterdam to Alkmaar but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Amsterdam to Alkmaar, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Amsterdam to Alkmaar will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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