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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Monschau is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Monschau is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam and Monschau?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam to Monschau. However, there are services departing from Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf and arriving at Monschau, Altstadt via Amsterdam De Ruijterkade and Aachen, Kaiserplatz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Monschau?

The distance between Zaandam and Monschau is 292 km. The road distance is 264.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Monschau without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 48m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Zaandam to Monschau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Monschau bus from?

Zaandam to Monschau bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade station.

Where does the Zaandam to Monschau bus arrive?

Zaandam to Monschau bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Aachen Main Train Station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Monschau?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Monschau is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Zaandam to Monschau.

Where can I stay near Monschau?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Monschau.

Zaandam to Monschau - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Zaandam to Monschau by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Zaandam to HeerlenIntercity
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
4h 48m
€49–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam De Ruijterkade to Aachen Main Train StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3644
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
9h 15m
€21–31
Bus via Maastricht
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht833 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen, Kaiserplatz to Monschau, AltstadtSb66
7h 18m
€26–63
Drive 264.3 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Monschau264.3 km
3h 39m
€47–68
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Aachen-Rothe Erde
3. Take the bus from Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde to Monschau, Altstadt
5h 30m
€133–310
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Louvain to Eupen
5h 35m
€107–336

Zaandam to Monschau by train and bus

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4h 48mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 291.6 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Monschau, Altstadt via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Maastricht, Maastricht, Station, Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, and Aachen, Kaiserplatz in around 7h 18m.

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