The average train between Zaandam and Alkmaar takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 21 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Zaandam to Alkmaar. 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 20 minutes between Zaandam and Alkmaar. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Alkmaar at 12:16 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Alkmaar station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Zaandam to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Alkmaar train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alkmaar station.
Book your Zaandam to Alkmaar train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zaandam and Alkmaar is 22.1 km. The road distance is 29 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Alkmaar every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3–7 and the journey takes 21 min.