The average train between Aachen and Zaandam takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Aachen and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Heerlen and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Aachen to Zaandam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Zaandam station via Eindhoven Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
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.
You can take a train from Aachen West to Zaandam via Heerlen and Eindhoven Centraal in around 3h 52m.