The average train between Zaandam and Lokeren takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaandam to Lokeren. 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 Lokeren. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Lokeren at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Lokeren. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Lokeren station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Zaandam to Lokeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Lokeren train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lokeren station.
Book your Zaandam to Lokeren train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Zaandam and Lokeren is 159.1 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Lokeren via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 51m.