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Cities Near Alphen aan den Rijn

Cities near Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Leiden, Gouda, Hoofddorp. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands is Leiden, about 7 mi (12 km) away — roughly 24 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Leiden7 mi / 12 km24 minDrive/railDay trip
Gouda8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Hoofddorp12 mi / 19 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Capelle aan den IJssel14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Delft15 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Amsterdam-Zuidoost18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Nieuwegein19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Dordrecht22 mi / 36 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Zaandam23 mi / 36 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Velsen-Zuid23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Alphen aan den Rijn

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Leiden, Gouda, Hoofddorp, Capelle aan den IJssel, Delft. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Alphen aan den Rijn include Leiden, Gouda, Hoofddorp, Capelle aan den IJssel, Delft. The closest is Leiden, about 7 miles (12 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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