The train between Purmerend and Aachen takes 3h 30m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Purmerend and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 10:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Purmerend is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Aachen at 12:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Zaandam and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


3h 30m • 2 changes


3h 30m • 2 changes


3h 30m • 2 changes


3h 30m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend station and arriving at Aachen station via Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
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 Heerlen station.
The distance between Purmerend and Aachen is 207.2 km. The road distance is 261 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €24–55 and the journey takes 2h 46m.