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 54m.

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 268 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 via Antwerp which takes 4h 3m and costs €35 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m 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 via Antwerp which takes 4h 3m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 54m.

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 1393+ 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 (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train via Antwerp
best
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
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Maastricht833 / ...
5h 54m
€17–48
Drive 217.5 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Tongeren217.5 km
2h 44m
€39–57
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
1. Take the train from Zaandam to MaastrichtIntercity
4h 7m
€39–122

Zaandam to Tongeren by train

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 267.9 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Tongres via Schiphol Airport, Antwerpen-Centraal, Anvers-Central, and Aarschot in around 4h 3m. 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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