The average train between Zaandam and Ostend takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Zaandam and Ostend. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Ostend at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Schiphol Airport and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 1m • 2 changesWant 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 Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Zaandam to Ostend train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Schiphol Airport 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), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Zaandam and Ostend is 188.5 km. The road distance is 289 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Ostende via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central in around 4h 4m.