The average train between Groningen and Zaandam takes 2h 40m 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 every 2 hours 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 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. 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 Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
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 Centraal station.
Book your Groningen to Zaandam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Groningen and Zaandam is 145.6 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €24–50 and the journey takes 2h 15m.