The average train between Hamburg and Zaandam takes 6h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 Hamburg and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 9:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 6h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg to Zaandam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf station and arriving at Zaandam station via Osnabrück Hbf station, Hengelo station and Utrecht Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
Hamburg to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandam station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Zaandam is 367.1 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Zaandam via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h.