What is the cheapest way to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam?

The cheapest way to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam?

The fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Kerkrade and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct bus from Kerkrade to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Herzogenrath, Pilgramsweg and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Aachen station west. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Kerkrade and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Kerkrade Centrum and arriving at Zaandam via Heerlen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Kerkrade to Zaandam?

The distance between Kerkrade and Zaandam is 235 km. The road distance is 218.6 km.

How do I travel from Kerkrade to Zaandam without a car?

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €28 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Zaandam bus from?

Kerkrade to Zaandam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Zaandam train from?

Kerkrade to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heerlen station.

Train or bus from Kerkrade to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Kerkrade to Zaandam bus arrive?

Kerkrade to Zaandam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Kerkrade to Zaandam train arrive?

Kerkrade to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandam station.

Can I drive from Kerkrade to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Kerkrade to Zaandam is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Kerkrade to Zaandam.

How do I get a train ticket from Kerkrade to Zaandam?

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There are 5 ways to get from Kerkrade to Zaandam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Zaandamtrain Intercity
3h 52m
€28–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 833 / ...
5h 37m
€25–41
Drive 218.6 km
1. Drive from Kerkrade to Zaandamcar 218.6 km
2h 52m
€40–58
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
4h 27m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
5h 26m
€148–361

Kerkrade to Zaandam by train

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Distance: 235.1 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Kerkrade, Netherlands and Zaandam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerlen to Zaandam every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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