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

From Zaanstad to Kerkrade by bus and train

To get from Zaanstad to Kerkrade in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Sittard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the STOPTREIN RS15 train and finally take the 4 bus from Heerlen, Station station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Train - IC
IC
Train - STOPTREIN RS15STOPTREIN RS15
Bus - 44
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Maastricht
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Sittard
    146 min
  • 4
    Train - STOPTREIN RS15STOPTREIN RS15
    Wait for train
    STOPTREIN RS15
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110330
    210 m • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Parkstad Stadion
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150550
    19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zaanstad to Kerkrade by bus and train via SPR, IC and 44

To get from Zaanstad to Kerkrade in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 44 bus from Heerlen, Station station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4444
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Driebergen-Zeist
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110350
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Aachen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150550
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaanstad to Kerkrade

The distance between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Kerkrade, Netherlands is approximately 234.56 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanstad to Kerkrade 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 Kerkrade, Netherlands

Kerkrade is located at Kerkrade, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion.

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Kerkrade Centrum
  • Chevremont
  • Heerlen

Bus stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
  • Kerkrade, Roda-Boulevard West
  • Kerkrade, Wenckebachstraat 10

Alternative route from Zaanstad to Kerkrade by bus and train via SPR, IC and 44

To get from Zaanstad to Kerkrade in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 44 bus from Heerlen, Station station to Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 14 min.

194min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 4444
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Driebergen-Zeist
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Heerlen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerlen
    146 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110350
    140 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Aachen
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    Ride to bus station
    Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion
    ID 66150550
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line STOPTREIN RS15, Bus line 4.

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

    The alternative route takes 194 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line 44.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Maastricht station near Zaanstad to Sittard station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Sittard station near Kerkrade in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Zaanstad and Kerkrade in Netherlands by train and bus is about 3 hr 16 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Sittard stop, which is closest to Kerkrade in Netherlands.

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