The average train between Aachen and Zaanse Schans takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Aachen to Zaanse Schans. 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 Zaanse Schans. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Zaanse Schans at 10:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Heerlen and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Zaanse Schans station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Aachen to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Heerlen station.
Aachen to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Aachen to Zaanse Schans train tickets online with Arriva NL, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Aachen and Zaanse Schans is 208 km. The road distance is 251 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerlen to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 26m.