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Hamburg to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Zaandam takes 6h 54m 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 54m
Duration
512 km
Distance
€95
Average price
Twice daily
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
€73–163

Hamburg to Zaandam train times

Trains run twice daily 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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)11h 37m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 1m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 27m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 27m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 512.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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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