The average train between Venlo and Zaandam takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Venlo 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 3 hours between Venlo and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 4:33 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Venlo is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 6:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 19m • 1 change

2h 39m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change

2h 49m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Zaandam station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Venlo to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Venlo station.
Venlo to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandam station.
Book your Venlo to Zaandam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Venlo and Zaandam is 150.3 km. The road distance is 182 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Zaandam via Utrecht Centraal in around 2h 24m.