What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zaandam?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Zaandam is to bus via Amsterdam, Centraal Station which costs €15 - €22 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Zaandam?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Zaandam is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Aachen Main Train Station and arriving at Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf via Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Aachen West and arriving at Zaandam via Heerlen and Eindhoven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Aachen to Zaandam?

The distance between Aachen and Zaandam is 247 km. The road distance is 232.7 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Zaandam without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Zaandam without a car is to train via Eindhoven which takes 3h 55m and costs €50 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Zaandam?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Aachen to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zaandam bus from?

Aachen to Zaandam bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Aachen Main Train Station.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Zaandam train from?

Aachen to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Aachen to Zaandam is to train via Eindhoven which takes 3h 55m and costs €50 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €40 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Aachen to Zaandam bus arrive?

Aachen to Zaandam bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Amsterdam De Ruijterkade station.

Where does the Aachen to Zaandam train arrive?

Aachen to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Eindhoven station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Zaandam is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Aachen to Zaandam.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Zaandam?

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Where can I stay near Zaandam?

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Aachen to Zaandam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Aachen to Zaandam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Eindhoven
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to EindhovenIntercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven to ZaandamIntercity
3h 55m
€50–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Sloterdijk833 / ...
4h 10m
€13–38
Drive 232.7 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Zaandam232.7 km
2h 57m
€41–59
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)DUS - AMS
4h 17m
€125–302
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Maastricht, BfRe18
2. Take the train from Maastricht to ZaandamIntercity
4h 2m
€41–135
Bus via Amsterdam, Centraal Station
1. Take the bus from Aachen Main Train Station to Amsterdam De RuijterkadeUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3643
7h 30m
€15–22
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
3h 54m
€123–356

Aachen to Zaandam by train

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Distance: 247.4 km
Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Zaandam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Aachen West to Zaandam via Heerlen and Eindhoven in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 3 times a day. Tickets cost €11–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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