The average train between Zaandam and Lille takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaandam to Lille. 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 5 times a day between Zaandam and Lille. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zaandam to Lille? 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 Lille. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal station and arriving at Lille Europe station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Zaandam to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Zaandam to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Zaandam and Lille is 235.1 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Lille Europe via Amsterdam Centraal and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 31m.