The average train between Paris and Zaandam takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 2 hours between Paris and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 12:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Zaandam station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Paris to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Paris to Zaandam train tickets online with Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Paris and Zaandam is 434.8 km. The road distance is 525 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 3h 28m.