The average train between Zaandam and Ostend takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaandam to Ostend. 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 Ostend. 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 Ostend at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zaandam to Ostend? 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 Ostend. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Ostend station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Zaandam to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Ostende station.
Book your Zaandam to Ostend train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and Eurostar.
The distance between Zaandam and Ostend is 188.5 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Ostende via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 39m.