The average train between Zaandam and Zoetermeer takes 1h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Zaandam to Zoetermeer. 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 Zoetermeer. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Zoetermeer at 12:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 1h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 24m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zaandam to Zoetermeer? 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 Zoetermeer. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Zoetermeer station via Den Haag Laan v NOI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
Zaandam to Zoetermeer train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zaandam to Zoetermeer train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zoetermeer, Stadhuis station.
Book your Zaandam to Zoetermeer train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and HTM.
The distance between Zaandam and Zoetermeer is 48.1 km. The road distance is 75 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €7–15 and the journey takes 1h 5m.