The average train between Zoetermeer and Zaandam takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Zoetermeer to Zaandam. 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 Zoetermeer and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Zoetermeer is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 1:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Den Haag, Laan van NOI and take an average of 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 20m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zoetermeer to Zaandam? 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 Zoetermeer to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Zoetermeer, Stadhuis station and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station via Den Haag, Laan van NOI station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
Zoetermeer to Zaandam train services, operated by HTM, depart from Zoetermeer, Stadhuis station.
Zoetermeer to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
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The distance between Zoetermeer and Zaandam is 48.1 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Gouda to Zaandam hourly. Tickets cost €7–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m.