The average train between Brussels and Zaandam takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 2 hours between Brussels and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Zaandam station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Brussels to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Brussels to Zaandam train tickets online with Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels and Zaandam is 179.6 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 1h 58m.