The average train between Almere and Zaanstad takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 41 min. There is a train service every few hours from Almere to Zaanstad. 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 hourly between Almere and Zaanstad. The earliest departure is at 2:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Almere is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Zaanstad at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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57 min • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Almere to Zaanstad? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Almere to Zaanstad. However, there are services departing from Almere station and arriving at Zaanstad station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Almere to Zaanstad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.
Almere to Zaanstad train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koog aan de Zaan station.
Book your Almere to Zaanstad train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Almere and Zaanstad is 29.3 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Koog aan de Zaan via Amsterdam Centraal in around 1h 2m.