The average train between Aachen and Zaandam takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Aachen and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Zaandam station via Zaandam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Aachen to Zaandam train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Aachen to Zaandam train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Zaandam station.
Book your Aachen to Zaandam train tickets online with Arriva NL and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Aachen and Zaandam is 204.2 km. The road distance is 247 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerlen to Zaandam every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m.