How do you travel to Egmond aan Zee by public transport?
Take the train to Alkmaar and line 165 from there to Egmond aan Zee; the bus runs twice an hour during the day and once an hour in the evening and on Sundays.
- Line 165: from Station Alkmaar via Egmond aan den Hoef to the bus station on the Voorstraat in Egmond aan Zee, with stops along the seafront and at the lighthouse. The ride takes about 20 to 25 minutes.
- From Castricum: line 164 runs via Egmond-Binnen to Egmond aan Zee, but only in weekday rush hours.
- Community buses: community bus 408 runs from Heiloo ('t Loo shopping centre) to Egmond aan Zee and community bus 410 via Bergen aan Zee to Schoorl and Camperduin, both Monday to Saturday during the day. Seats are limited.
- Paying: on trains and buses you check in and out with your debit or credit card (OVpay) or an OV-chipkaart.
- Journey planner: the buses are run by Connexxion; plan your trip on 9292.nl.
What is the nearest railway station to Egmond aan Zee?
The nearest major train station is Alkmaar, about 9 kilometres from Egmond aan Zee; from there a bus runs straight to the village.
- Station: Station Alkmaar is on the Stationsweg, on the west side of the centre of Alkmaar.
- Trains: intercity and sprinter trains run from Amsterdam, Haarlem, Utrecht and Den Helder to Alkmaar. From Belgium and Germany you usually change in Amsterdam or Utrecht.
- Heiloo and Castricum: these stations are also close, but bus links to Egmond from there are limited. From Castricum line 164 only runs in weekday rush hours; for most travellers Alkmaar is the best choice.
- On to Egmond aan Zee: line 165 runs from the bus station next to the train station to the village, or you can cycle to the beach in about 35 minutes.
- Journey planner: current times are on ns.nl and 9292.nl.
How do you get to Egmond aan Zee by car?
Egmond aan Zee lies in Noord-Kennemerland, west of Alkmaar, and is easy to reach from the A9.
- From Amsterdam and Haarlem: take the A9 towards Alkmaar; leave at the Heiloo exit or continue to Alkmaar and follow the signs to Egmond aan Zee via Egmond aan den Hoef.
- From The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht: take the A4 or A2 to Amsterdam and then the A9, or go via Haarlem to the A9.
- From Germany: from the Ruhr area and Cologne drive via Arnhem and Utrecht (A12), then the A2 and A10 to the A9 towards Alkmaar.
- From Belgium: via Antwerp, Breda and Rotterdam (A16 and A4) to the Amsterdam ring road and the A9.
- Driving time without traffic: Amsterdam about 45 minutes, Utrecht 1 hour, The Hague 1 hour 10 minutes, Rotterdam 1 hour 20 minutes, Antwerp 2.5 hours, Düsseldorf and Essen 2 hours 45 minutes, Brussels and Cologne about 3 hours.
- On arrival: parking in the village is paid and fills up quickly in beach weather; see parking.
Can you cycle to Egmond aan Zee?
Yes, from Alkmaar station you can cycle to Egmond aan Zee in about 35 minutes on cycle paths.
- From Alkmaar: about 10 kilometres via Egmond aan den Hoef; the last stretch runs along the dunes.
- From Heiloo and Castricum: from Heiloo station it is about 8 kilometres via Egmond-Binnen. From Castricum you cycle through the Noordhollands Duinreservaat to Egmond aan Zee.
- Bikes on the train: allowed with a bicycle day ticket (dagkaart fiets), except on weekdays during rush hour (6.30 to 9.00 am and 4.00 to 6.30 pm). In July and August bikes are also allowed during rush hour.
- Along the coast: the national LF Kustroute cycle route links Egmond aan Zee with Bergen aan Zee to the north and Wijk aan Zee to the south.
- Bike rental: Egmond aan Zee itself has several bike rental shops and cycle routes.