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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Tongeren is to bus which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Tongeren is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Tongeren?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Tongeren. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Tongres via Schiphol Airport, Anvers-Central and Aarschot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Tongeren?

The distance between Zaandam and Tongeren is 250 km. The road distance is 217.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Tongeren without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Zaandam to Tongeren, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Tongeren train from?

Zaandam to Tongeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport station.

Train or bus from Zaandam to Tongeren?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Tongeren is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Zaandam to Tongeren train arrive?

Zaandam to Tongeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Antwerpen-Centraal station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Tongeren?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Tongeren is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Zaandam to Tongeren.

Where can I stay near Tongeren?

There are 1391+ hotels available in Tongeren.

Zaandam to Tongeren - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Zaandam to Tongeren by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 MaastrichtIntercity
3h 54m
€39–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht833 / ...
5h 41m
€17–48
Drive 217.5 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Tongeren217.5 km
2h 44m
€39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Hasselt
4h 17m
€107–314
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to AarschotIc / ...
3. Take the train from Aarschot to TongresIc / ...
4h 3m
€39–150

Zaandam to Tongeren by train and bus

160Weekly Services

3h 54mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 250 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Tongeren, Belgium?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Maastricht hourly. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–40 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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