The average train between Zaandam and Hamburg takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 18m. 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 twice daily 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 9:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 43m.
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.
