The average train between Purmerend and Aachen takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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 6:07 PM which arrives into Aachen at 9:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Zaandam and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
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 Sittard station.
Book your Purmerend to Aachen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
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 Sittard hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 21m.