The average train between Zaandam and Bruges takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaandam to Bruges. 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 hourly between Zaandam and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Bruges at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport Train Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 46m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zaandam to Bruges? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Bruges. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Bruges station via Antwerpen-Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Zaandam to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport Train Station.
Zaandam to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Bruges station.
Book your Zaandam to Bruges train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Zaandam and Bruges is 175.5 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Bruges via Schiphol Airport Train Station, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 5m.