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Aachen to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen and Zaandam takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is an hourly train service 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.

3h 31m
Duration
247 km
Distance
€39
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Sittard to Zaandamtrain train Intercity
3h 40m
€28–67

Aachen to Zaandam train times

Trains run hourly between Aachen and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Heerlen and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 15m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 15m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Arriva NLArriva NLNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 21m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 247.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Sittard to Zaandam hourly. Tickets cost €22–50 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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