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

The cheapest way to get from Purmerend to Aachen is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purmerend to Aachen is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Purmerend and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Purmerend to Aachen station. However, there are services departing from Purmerend, Rozenstraat and arriving at Aachen station west via Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Purmerend and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Purmerend to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Purmerend and arriving at Aachen West via Zaandam and Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Purmerend to Aachen?

The distance between Purmerend and Aachen is 261 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Purmerend to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Purmerend to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Aachen bus from?

Purmerend to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena station.

Where do I catch the Purmerend to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Purmerend to Aachen?

The best way to get from Purmerend to Aachen is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs €30 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Purmerend to Aachen bus arrive?

Purmerend to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aachen station west.

Where does the Purmerend to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Purmerend to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Purmerend to Aachen is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Purmerend to Aachen.

Where can I stay near Aachen?

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Purmerend to Aachen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Purmerend to Aachen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Heerlentrain Intercity
4h 15m
€30–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station westbus 833
5h 6m
€24–36
Drive 236.8 km
1. Drive from Purmerend to Aachencar 236.8 km
3h 2m
€42–60
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen Westtrain
4h 38m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA to Heerlentrain Nachttrein
2. Take the bus from Heerlen, Station Heerlen to Aachen, Driescher Gässchenbus 44
5h
€54–62
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
4h 30m
€108–348

Purmerend to Aachen by train

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Heerlen hourly. Tickets cost €24–60 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Bijlmer Arena to Aachen station west once daily. Tickets cost €17–29 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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