The average train between Zaandam and Groningen takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaandam to Groningen. 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 Groningen. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Groningen at 1:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Groningen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Groningen station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Zaandam to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Groningen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Groningen station.
Book your Zaandam to Groningen train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zaandam and Groningen is 145.6 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Groningen via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 13m.