The average train between Zaandam and Hoofddorp takes 33 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Zaandam to Hoofddorp. 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 15 minutes between Zaandam and Hoofddorp. The earliest departure is at 11:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:35 PM which arrives into Hoofddorp at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 33 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

29 min • 1 change

34 min • 1 change

28 min • 1 change

32 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Hoofddorp. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Hoofddorp station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.
Zaandam to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Hoofddorp train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Hoofddorp station.
Book your Zaandam to Hoofddorp train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zaandam and Hoofddorp is 17.8 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Hoofddorp via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 28 min.