Essen to Zaandam Trains

Essen to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen and Zaandam takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Essen 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.

3h 28m
Duration: 219 km
Distance: €46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Essen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 77

2h 49m

€40–77

Essen to Zaandam train times

Trains run hourly between Essen and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:26 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 56m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
8:56 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:26 AM → 8:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 9:22 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 9:52 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:52 AM
3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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