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How to get from Zaanstad to Aalten by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Zaanstad to Aalten in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Arnhem Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS train and finally take the 194 bus from Aalten, Station station to Dinxperlo, Groene Kruis station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 48 min.

168min
Train - IC
IC
Train - RSRS
Bus - 194194
Walk to Aalten
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    80 min
  • 4
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Winterswijk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Aalten
    54 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aalten, Station
    ID 42220160
    40 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 194194
    Wait for bus
    194
    Dinxperlo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dinxperlo, Groene Kruis
    ID 42210081
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aalten
    Walk to
    Aalten
    260 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, RS and 428

To get from Zaanstad to Aalten in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Arnhem Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS train and finally take the 428 bus from Doetinchem, Station station to Breedenbroek, Bohnenweide station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - IC
IC
Train - RSRS
Bus - 428428
Walk to Aalten
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    80 min
  • 4
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Winterswijk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doetinchem
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doetinchem, Station
    ID 41721104
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 428428
    Wait for bus
    428
    Dinxperlo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breedenbroek, Bohnenweide
    ID 42213020
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aalten
    Walk to
    Aalten
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaanstad to Aalten

The distance between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Aalten, Netherlands is approximately 171.63 km, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanstad to Aalten by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad

Zaanstad is located at Zaanstad, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam, Station.

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Koog Aan De Zaan
  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam Kogerveld

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Station
  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

Public transit stations close to Aalten, Netherlands

Aalten is located at Aalten, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Dinxperlo, Willem Van Oranjeplein.

Bus stations close to Aalten:

  • Dinxperlo, Willem Van Oranjeplein
  • Dinxperlo, Groene Kruis
  • Dinxperlo, Weg Naar De Heurne

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, RS and 428

To get from Zaanstad to Aalten in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Arnhem Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS train and finally take the 428 bus from Doetinchem, Station station to Breedenbroek, Bohnenweide station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - IC
IC
Train - RSRS
Bus - 428428
Walk to Aalten
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Arnhem Centraal
    80 min
  • 4
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Winterswijk
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Doetinchem
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doetinchem, Station
    ID 41721104
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 428428
    Wait for bus
    428
    Dinxperlo
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Breedenbroek, Bohnenweide
    ID 42213020
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Aalten
    Walk to
    Aalten
    1.38 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zaanstad to Aalten?

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line RS, Bus line 194.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zaanstad to Aalten?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line RS, Bus line 428.

  • Is there a direct train between Zaanstad and Aalten in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zaanstad to Aalten in Netherlands?

    The IC train line goes from Nijmegen station near Zaanstad to Arnhem Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Arnhem Centraal station near Aalten in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaanstad to Aalten in Netherlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Zaanstad and Aalten in Netherlands by train and bus is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zaanstad to get to Aalten in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Nijmegen station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zaanstad and Aalten in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Arnhem Centraal stop, which is closest to Aalten in Netherlands.

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