The average train between Zaandam and Hamburg takes 6h 40m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaandam to Hamburg. 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 3 times a day between Zaandam and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 3:38 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 8:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


10h 23m • 2 changes

5h 56m • 2 changes

6h 5m • 2 changes

5h 35m • 2 changes

10h 23m • 2 changes

5h 48m • 2 changes

6h 57m • 2 changes

5h 35m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zaandam to Hamburg? 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 Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Hamburg station via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Zaandam to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Zaandam to Hamburg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hamburg-Harburg station.
Book your Zaandam to Hamburg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and metronom.
The distance between Zaandam and Hamburg is 367.1 km. The road distance is 481 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamburg-Harburg every 3 hours. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 4h 37m. GoVolta also services this route 4 times a week.