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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Heerlen is to train via Eindhoven which costs €24 - €55 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Heerlen is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €25 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Heerlen?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Heerlen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Heerlen via Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Heerlen?

The distance between Zaandam and Heerlen is 226 km. The road distance is 216.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Heerlen without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs €25 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Zaandam to Heerlen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Heerlen train from?

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

Where does the Zaandam to Heerlen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaandam to Heerlen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Heerlen is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Zaandam to Heerlen.

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

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Where can I stay near Heerlen?

There are 1551+ hotels available in Heerlen.

Zaandam to Heerlen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Zaandam to Heerlen by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Sittardtrain Intercity
2h 46m
€25–55
Train via Eindhoven
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Heerlentrain Intercity
3h 2m
€24–52
Drive 216.5 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Heerlencar 216.5 km
2h 48m
€39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane AMS - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Herzogenrathtrain
4h 30m

Zaandam to Heerlen by train

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2h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.2 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Sittard hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h 21m.

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