How far is Alkmaar from Amsterdam?

Alkmaar and Amsterdam are 20 miles (31 km) apart.

What are the best sights and things to do in Amsterdam?

Once in Amsterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cycling in Amsterdam, Last Minute Ticket Shop, City Sightseeing Amsterdam Hop On and Hop Off, Walking tours and Canal cruise.

Bus Alkmaar to Amsterdam from $5 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Alkmaar to Amsterdam on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Alkmaar	1h 30m	8:50am	Sloterdijk	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Alkmaar	1h 5m	8:25am	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Alkmaar	1h 5m	8:25am	Schiphol (AMS) Airport	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Alkmaar	1h 30m	8:50am	Sloterdijk	No tags
Bus	7:20am	Alkmaar	1h 30m	8:50am	Sloterdijk	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Alkmaar to Amsterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Amsterdam. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $10	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $28	Average Duration55m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $5	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Alkmaar to Amsterdam by bus

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

Best price found

11/16

$6

11/17

$5

Today

$5

11/19

No data

11/20

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11/21

$5

11/22

$5

11/23

$5

The cheapest trip from Alkmaar to Amsterdam was searched and found on Nov 17, 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 Alkmaar to Amsterdam, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $6 for a bus ticket from Alkmaar to Amsterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-21.