The average train between Purmerend and Aachen takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Purmerend to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Purmerend and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Aachen at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Zaandam and take an average of 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 5m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Purmerend to Aachen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Aachen station via Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Purmerend to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Purmerend to Aachen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Aachen West station.
Book your Purmerend to Aachen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Purmerend and Aachen is 207.2 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Purmerend to Aachen West via Zaandam and Maastricht in around 4h 16m.