The average train between Brussels and Zaandam takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Brussels and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. 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 Schiphol Airport Train Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Brussels to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Brussel-Zuid station.
Brussels to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Book your Brussels to Zaandam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels and Zaandam is 179.6 km. The road distance is 209 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Station hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 1h 58m.