The average train between Zaandam and Vlaardingen takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Zaandam to Vlaardingen. 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 30 minutes between Zaandam and Vlaardingen. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Vlaardingen at 5:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zaandam to Vlaardingen? 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 Vlaardingen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Vlaardingen station via Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Zaandam to Vlaardingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zaandam to Vlaardingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiedam Centrum station.
The distance between Zaandam and Vlaardingen is 67.2 km. The road distance is 90 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Schiedam Centrum every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–19 and the journey takes 1h 3m.