The average train between Heemstede and Zaandam takes 37 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Heemstede 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 30 minutes between Heemstede and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Heemstede is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 6:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 37 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

37 min • 1 change

4h 40m • 1 change

37 min • 1 change

36 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Heemstede to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Heemstede station and arriving at Zaandam station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37 min.
Heemstede to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Heemstede-Aerdenhout station.
Heemstede to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandam station.
Book your Heemstede to Zaandam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Heemstede and Zaandam is 17 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a train from Heemstede-Aerdenhout to Zaandam via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 28 min.