The average train between Heidelberg and Zaandam takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 4 hours between Heidelberg and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Zaandam station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Heidelberg to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Zaandam train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Zaandam station.
Book your Heidelberg to Zaandam train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Heidelberg and Zaandam is 432.2 km. The road distance is 524 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Zaandam via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 6h 13m.