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 €5 - €12 and takes 1h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam (Station) to Rotterdam is to train via Schiphol Airport which takes 58 min and costs €7 - €15.

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 24m.

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 83.2 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 58 min and costs €7 - €15.

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

It takes approximately 58 min 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 58 min and costs €7 - €15. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €12 and takes 1h 24m.

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 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m 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, bus, or car

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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 Train Station to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Intercity direct / ...
58 min
€7–15
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 24m
€6–12
Drive 83.2 km
1. Drive from Zaandam (Station) to Rotterdamcar 83.2 km
1h 2m
€16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter
1h 29m
€10–19

Zaandam (Station) to Rotterdam by train

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Distance: 71.6 km
Duration: 58 min

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 58 min. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdam hourly. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 55 min. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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