Bergen is about 50 km north of Amsterdam. The most convenient route by public transport is the train to Alkmaar (direct from Amsterdam Centraal, about 40 minutes), then bus 165 or 166 from Alkmaar station to Bergen (about 15 minutes). Buses run regularly throughout the day.
By car from Amsterdam, take the A9 north toward Alkmaar, then follow signs for Bergen. Journey time is 45 minutes outside rush hour, longer during summer weekends when the coastal road gets congested.
Cycling from Alkmaar is a pleasant option in fine weather — the route through the farmland and dunes takes about 45 minutes. Bergen connects to a network of numbered cycle routes (knooppunten) covering the whole region.