The average train between Amsterdam and Zaandam takes 12 min and the fastest train takes 11 min. The train runs at least 5 times per hour from Amsterdam to Zaandam. 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 15 minutes between Amsterdam and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 11:55 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Zaandam station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
Amsterdam to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Amsterdam to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandam station.
Book your Amsterdam to Zaandam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Amsterdam and Zaandam is 8.4 km. The road distance is 12 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zaandam every 15 minutes. Tickets cost €1–3 and the journey takes 12 min.