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Hamburg to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Zaandam takes 6h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

6h 51m
Duration
512 km
Distance
€94
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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  1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain train
  3. Take the train from Hengelo to Utrecht Centraaltrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Zaandamtrain train
6h 1m
€72–159

Hamburg to Zaandam train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hamburg and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 10:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Osnabrück Hbf and take an average of 6h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 11m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 15m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 512.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Zaandam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Zaandam via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 1m.

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