The average train between Groningen and Zaandam takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen 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 Groningen and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Zaandam station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Groningen to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Book your Groningen to Zaandam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GVB.
The distance between Groningen and Zaandam is 145.6 km. The road distance is 222 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuid hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 2h.