What is the cheapest way to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam is to bus which costs €6 - €14 and takes 1h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam?

The fastest way to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €22.

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam, Station and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Rotterdam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam, Station and Rotterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zaandam and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 29m.

How far is it from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam?

The distance between Zaandam, Station and Rotterdam is 72 km. The road distance is 82 km.

How do I travel from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam without a car is to train via Schiphol Airport which takes 1h 19m and costs €11 - €35.

How long does it take to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam?

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam bus from?

Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam train from?

Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.

Train or bus from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam is to train via Schiphol Airport which takes 1h 19m and costs €11 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €14 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam train arrive?

Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam?

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Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, or train

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Train via Schiphol Airport
best
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
1h 19m
€11–32
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 27m
€7–14
Drive 82 km
1. Drive from Zaandam, Station to Rotterdamcar 82 km
1h
€15–22
Train
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter
1h 29m
€10–21

Zaandam, Station to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 71.7 km
Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Station, Netherlands and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal via Schiphol Airport in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdam hourly. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 1h. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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