There are 5 ways to get from Paris to Zaandam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train (Eurostar)
best- Take the train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 47m€149–250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 55m€45–80Drive 517.5 km
- Drive from Paris to Zaandamcar 517.5 km
5h 21m€93–133Fly
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CDG - AMS
4h 24m€133–346Train via Rotterdam
- Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Eurostar
- Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaandamtrain Sprinter
4h 34m€60–173
Paris to Zaandam by train (Eurostar)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Zaandam is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Zaandam is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €140 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Paris station to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and arriving at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Paris to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Paris Nord and arriving at Zaandam via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Paris and Zaandam is 525 km. The road distance is 517.5 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Zaandam without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €140 - €250.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Paris to Zaandam, including transfers.
Paris to Zaandam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Paris to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
The best way to get from Paris to Zaandam is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 6h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €350 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Zaandam, Netherlands?
Eurostar operates a train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €140–250 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–290
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via London Stansted
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130–360
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Paris Nord to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaandam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–160
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Zaandam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.
Paris to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Zaandam is 518 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Paris to Zaandam.
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