The average train between Hamburg and Zaandam takes 7h 3m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. 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 7h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 37m • 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 station and arriving at Zaandam station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
Hamburg to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zaandam station.
Book your Hamburg to Zaandam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurobahn.
The distance between Hamburg and Zaandam is 367.1 km. The road distance is 512 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Zaandam via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 2m.