The average train between Zaandam and Bruges takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Zaandam and Bruges. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Bruges at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 40m • 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 Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Zaandam to Bruges train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport 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), Eurostar 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 and Anvers-Central in around 4h 7m.