Rome2Rio

How to get fromAachen to Zaandamby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Zaandam

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Aachen to Zaandam by train, bus, car, or plane

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

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Heerlen to Zaandamtrain train Intercity
    4h 6m
    €29–64

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus 833 / ...
    4h 12m
    €22–36

  3. Drive  231.8 km

    1. Drive from Aachen to Zaandamcar car 231.8 km
    3h
    €42–61

  4. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane DUS - AMS
    4h 9m

  5. Line 350 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Aachen, Elisenbrunnen to Maastricht, Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Maastricht to Zaandamtrain train Intercity
    4h 14m
    €32–64

  6. Train to Brussels Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane BRU - AMS
    3h 50m
    €150–418

Aachen to Zaandam by train

Calendar69Weekly Trains
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€29Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Aachen to Zaandam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerlen to Zaandam every 3 hours. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Sloterdijk 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers