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Heidelberg to Zaandam trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Zaandam takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 5h 9m. There is at least one train 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.

5h 13m
Duration
522 km
Distance
€73
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Heidelberg to Zaandam train times

Trains run once daily between Heidelberg and Zaandam. The service departs Heidelberg at 4:43 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Zaandam at 21:52:00. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)5h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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.

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  • Distance: 521.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal 4 times a week. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 4h 47m.

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