What is the cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam?

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam?

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg Post Waypoint and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Zaandam via Mannheim Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Zaandam?

The distance between Heidelberg and Zaandam is 522 km. The road distance is 507 km.

How do I travel from Heidelberg to Zaandam without a car?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €50 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam?

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Zaandam bus from?

Heidelberg to Zaandam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg Post Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Zaandam train from?

Heidelberg to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Mannheim Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Zaandam bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Zaandam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Zaandam train arrive?

Heidelberg to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Zaandam is 507 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Heidelberg to Zaandam.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Zaandam?

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Where can I stay near Zaandam?

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Heidelberg to Zaandam - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice / ...
6h 25m
€53–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N94 / ...
7h 29m
€47–70
Drive 507 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Zaandamcar 507 km
4h 44m
€108–155
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane STR - AMS
5h 34m
€137–378
Train via Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Amsterdam Centraaltrain 43N / ...
9h 54m
€100–202
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
5h 25m
€121–320
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
6h 6m
€175–452

Heidelberg to Zaandam by train

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Distance: 521.7 km
Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Zaandam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Mannheim Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal once daily. Tickets cost €50–100 and the journey takes 4h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Amsterdam Sloterdijk twice daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 19m.

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How to get fromHeidelberg to Zaandamby train, bus, car, or plane

There are 7 ways to get from Heidelberg to Zaandam by train, bus, car, or plane

Train

Bus

Drive 507 km

Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly

Train via Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf

Train to Frankfurt, fly

Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly