The average train between Zaandam and Emmen takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaandam to Emmen. 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 Emmen. The earliest departure is at 9:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Emmen at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 42m • 2 changes
2h 37m • 2 changes
2h 42m • 2 changes
2h 37m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Emmen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Emmen station via Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Zaandam to Emmen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zaandam to Emmen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Emmen station.
Book your Zaandam to Emmen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Blauwnet.
The distance between Zaandam and Emmen is 145.5 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Emmen via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Zwolle in around 3h 6m.
