The average train between Zaandam and Brussels takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaandam to Brussels. 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 Brussels. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Brussels at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Brussels. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Brussels station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Zaandam to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Zaandam to Brussels train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Book your Zaandam to Brussels train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Eurostar.
The distance between Zaandam and Brussels is 179.6 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi hourly. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 1h 56m.