The average train between Alkmaar and Zaandam, Zaanse Schans takes 49 min and the fastest train takes 29 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Alkmaar to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Alkmaar and Zaandam, Zaanse Schans. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Alkmaar is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Zaandam, Zaanse Schans at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Uitgeest and take an average of 49 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

45 min • 1 change

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44 min • 1 change

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4h 56m • 1 change

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29 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Alkmaar to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Alkmaar station and arriving at Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station via Uitgeest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
Alkmaar to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Alkmaar station.
Alkmaar to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station.
The distance between Alkmaar and Zaandam, Zaanse Schans is 18.4 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Alkmaar to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans via Uitgeest and Zaandijk Zaanse Schans in around 56 min.