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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Zaandam takes 57 min and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Rotterdam 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.

57 min
Duration
71 km
Distance
€9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Schiphol Airport

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train Intercity direct / ...
  2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Zaandamtrain train Sprinter
1h 11m
€8–15

Rotterdam to Zaandam train times

Trains run hourly between Rotterdam and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 3:32 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 57 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 7m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)56 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)56 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 37m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)56 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)53 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 7m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)58 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)58 min • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)58 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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: 71.4 km
  • Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Zaandam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaandam via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 1h 11m.

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