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

From Kerkrade to Zaanstad by bus and train

To get from Kerkrade to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Hoensbroek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110300
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    146 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Zaanstad by bus and train via 4, IC and IC

To get from Kerkrade to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Eindhoven Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Hoensbroek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110300
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kerkrade to Zaanstad

The distance between Kerkrade, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 234.8 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kerkrade to Zaanstad 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 Kerkrade

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

Train stations close to Kerkrade:

  • Heerlen
  • Kerkrade Centrum
  • Chevremont

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Koog Aan De Zaan

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

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

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam
  • Hempontplein

Alternative route from Kerkrade to Zaanstad by bus and train via 4, IC and IC

To get from Kerkrade to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 4 bus from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion station to Heerlen, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Eindhoven Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min.

199min
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Kerkrade, Parkstad Stadion

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kerkrade
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Hoensbroek
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Heerlen, Station
    ID 66110300
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Heerlen
    250 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Eindhoven Centraal
    62 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    96 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

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

    The 4 bus line goes from Hoensbroek station near Kerkrade to Heerlen, Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Heerlen, Station station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Kerkrade and Zaanstad in Netherlands by bus and train is about 3 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the 4 bus from the Hoensbroek stop near Kerkrade in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the bus at the Heerlen, Station station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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