1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 09 Sept
£27
Average ticket price on 09 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 09 Sept
1 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 09 Sept
2 h 9 m
Trains on 09 Sept
5
Distance
141 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eindhoven to Alkmaar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Alkmaar will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Wed 09 Sept, we found 5 trains from Eindhoven to Alkmaar, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 141 km distance in an average of 2 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Alkmaar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 141 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£29 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Alkmaar:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Alkmaar costing on average £29.
Other travel options to Alkmaar take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around £29 compared to roughly £28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-0.68. The journey takes 1h 59m versus 1h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Alkmaar trains for today, Tuesday 8 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SPR 6521 · IC 2724 | 7:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 10:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2724 | 8:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 10:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6524 · IC 3526 · IC 3024 | 8:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 10:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3526 · IC 3024 | 8:17 Eindhoven station | 1h59 | 10:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 3526 · IC 3024 | 8:17 Eindhoven station | 2h05 | 10:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
SPR 6523 · IC 2726 | 8:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 10:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2726 | 8:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 10:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6526 · IC 3528 · IC 3026 | 8:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 10:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3528 · IC 3026 | 8:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 10:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 3528 · IC 3026 | 8:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 10:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
SPR 6525 · IC 2728 | 8:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 11:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2728 | 9:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 11:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6528 · IC 3530 · IC 3028 | 9:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 11:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3530 · IC 3028 | 9:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 11:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3530 · IC 3028 | 9:16 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 11:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6527 · IC 2730 | 9:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 11:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2730 | 9:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 11:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6530 · IC 3532 · IC 3030 | 9:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 11:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3532 · IC 3030 | 9:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 11:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3532 · IC 3030 | 9:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 11:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6529 · IC 2732 | 9:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 12:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2732 | 10:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 12:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6532 · IC 3534 · IC 3032 | 10:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 12:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3534 · IC 3032 | 10:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 12:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3534 · IC 3032 | 10:16 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 12:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6531 · IC 2734 | 10:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 12:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2734 | 10:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 12:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6534 · IC 3536 · IC 3034 | 10:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 12:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3536 · IC 3034 | 10:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 12:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3536 · IC 3034 | 10:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 12:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6533 · IC 2736 | 10:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 13:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2736 | 11:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 13:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6536 · IC 3538 · IC 3036 | 11:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 13:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3538 · IC 3036 | 11:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 13:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3538 · IC 3036 | 11:16 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 13:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6535 · IC 2738 | 11:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 13:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2738 | 11:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 13:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6538 · IC 3540 · IC 3038 | 11:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 13:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3540 · IC 3038 | 11:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 13:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3540 · IC 3038 | 11:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 13:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6537 · IC 2740 | 11:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 14:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2740 | 12:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 14:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6540 · IC 3542 · IC 3040 | 12:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 14:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3542 · IC 3040 | 12:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 14:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3542 · IC 3040 | 12:16 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 14:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6539 · IC 2742 | 12:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 14:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2742 | 12:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 14:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6542 · IC 3544 · IC 3042 | 12:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 14:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3544 · IC 3042 | 12:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 14:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3544 · IC 3042 | 12:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 14:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6541 · IC 2744 | 12:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 15:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2744 | 13:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 15:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6544 · IC 3546 · IC 3044 | 13:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 15:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3546 · IC 3044 | 13:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 15:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3546 · IC 3044 | 13:16 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 15:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6543 · IC 2746 | 13:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 15:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2746 | 13:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 15:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6546 · IC 3548 · IC 3046 | 13:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 15:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3548 · IC 3046 | 13:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 15:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3548 · IC 3046 | 13:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 15:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6545 · IC 2748 | 13:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 16:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2748 | 14:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 16:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6548 · IC 3550 · IC 3048 | 14:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 16:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3550 · IC 3048 | 14:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 16:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3550 · IC 3048 | 14:16 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 16:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6547 · IC 2750 | 14:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 16:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2750 | 14:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 16:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6550 · IC 3552 · IC 3050 | 14:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 16:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3552 · IC 3050 | 14:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 16:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3552 · IC 3050 | 14:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 16:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6549 · IC 2752 | 14:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 17:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2752 | 15:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 17:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6552 · IC 3554 · IC 3052 | 15:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 17:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3554 · IC 3052 | 15:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 17:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3554 · IC 3052 | 15:16 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 17:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6551 · IC 2754 | 15:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 17:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2754 | 15:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 17:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6554 · IC 3556 · IC 3054 | 15:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 17:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3556 · IC 3054 | 15:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 17:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3556 · IC 3054 | 15:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 17:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6553 · IC 2756 | 15:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 18:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2756 | 16:06 Eindhoven station | 2h03 | 18:09 Alkmaar Noord | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2756 | 16:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 18:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6556 · IC 3558 · IC 3056 | 16:09 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 18:16 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3558 · IC 3056 | 16:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 18:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3558 · IC 3056 | 16:16 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 18:16 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6555 · IC 2758 | 16:21 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 18:33 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2758 | 16:36 Eindhoven station | 2h03 | 18:39 Alkmaar Noord | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2758 | 16:36 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 18:33 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
SPR 6558 · IC 3560 · IC 3058 | 16:39 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h07 | 18:46 Alkmaar station | 2 changes | |
IC 3560 · IC 3058 | 16:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 18:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3560 · IC 3058 | 16:46 Eindhoven station | 2h00 | 18:46 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
SPR 6557 · IC 2760 | 16:51 Eindhoven Strijp-S | 2h12 | 19:03 Alkmaar station | 1 change | |
IC 2760 | 17:06 Eindhoven station | 1h57 | 19:03 Alkmaar station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 3562 · IC 3060 | 17:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 19:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3564 · IC 3062 | 17:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 19:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3566 · IC 3064 | 18:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 20:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3568 · IC 3066 | 18:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 20:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3570 · IC 3068 | 19:16 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 21:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 3572 · IC 3070 | 19:46 Eindhoven station | 2h06 | 21:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 2972 · IC 3072 | 20:04 Eindhoven station | 2h18 | 22:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 2974 · IC 3074 | 20:34 Eindhoven station | 2h18 | 22:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 2976 · IC 3076 | 21:04 Eindhoven station | 2h18 | 23:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 2978 · IC 3078 | 21:34 Eindhoven station | 2h18 | 23:52 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 2980 · IC 3080 | 22:04 Eindhoven station | 2h18 | 0:22 Alkmaar Noord | 1 change | |
IC 2982 · IC 3082 · BST 900523 | 22:34 Eindhoven station | 2h25 | 0:59 Alkmaar Noord | 2 changes | |
IC 1186 · IC 1410 · IC 3008 | 23:43 Eindhoven station | 6h39 | 6:22 Alkmaar Noord | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Eindhoven to Alkmaar run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 141 km distance in 1h 57m.
Distance 141 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 57m |
First train 0:04 |
Last train 23:51 |
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Least Busy Day Wed |
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Museum inside the old weigh house explaining Alkmaar’s cheese trade and market traditions, ideal for first-time visitors.
City museum covering Alkmaar’s history, decorative arts and the 1573 siege, set in a former hospital complex.
Compact museum dedicated to The Beatles, with memorabilia and displays reflecting the band’s enduring cultural impact.
Lively central square framed by historic buildings, best known as the setting for Alkmaar’s traditional cheese market.
Picturesque canal lined with old houses and bridges, ideal for a quieter walk and classic views of the city.
Old courtyard area with almshouses and a peaceful atmosphere, offering a more local and historic side of Alkmaar.
Aged Dutch cheese from the Alkmaar region, celebrated through the city’s historic cheese market and known for its rich, nutty flavour.
Dutch beer traditionally brewed in North Holland. Locally enjoyed in cafés and tasting rooms, often paired with cheese and bar snacks.
Small fluffy pancakes served with butter and icing sugar. A classic Dutch treat found at markets and casual eateries.
Lively brewery venue pouring local beers with straightforward food, good for tasting regional brewing styles.
Stylish city-centre restaurant serving refined French and Dutch dishes in an elegant historic setting.
Well-known atmospheric venue focused on seasonal dishes and carefully prepared modern European cooking.
Moderate for the Netherlands: dining and hotels are pricier than many EU towns, but local buses and trains are reasonable.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated. Taxis are often rounded up. In cafés, small change is fine.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Eindhoven to Alkmaar by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alkmaar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Eindhoven to Alkmaar trains use the Eindhoven to Alkmaar station pair, with some services arriving at Alkmaar Noord. Use this guide to compare Eindhoven and Alkmaar train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Eindhoven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant The Happiness Café, De Vooruitgang
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Eindhoven. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Eindhoven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include NH Collection Eindhoven Centre, Pullman Eindhoven Cocagne, The Student Hotel Eindhoven.
Eindhoven Strijp-S is 1 km from Eindhoven city centre. Public transport options include:
Eindhoven Strijp-S has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: MOOD Strijp S, Radio Royaal
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Eindhoven Strijp-S. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Eindhoven Strijp-S: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Blue Collar Hotel, Inntel Hotels Art Eindhoven, Hotel the Match.
Alkmaar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant De Binnenkomer, Bistro De 13 Balcken
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Alkmaar. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Alkmaar. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Alkmaar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alkmaar: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alkmaar.
Nearby hotels include Amrâth Hotel Alkmaar, Grand Hotel Alkmaar, Hotel Stad en Land.
Alkmaar Noord is 1 km from Alkmaar city centre. Public transport options include:
Alkmaar Noord has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Alkmaar Noord. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Alkmaar Noord: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Alkmaar Noord: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Alkmaar Noord: Ramps, restrooms.
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