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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Dronten is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Dronten is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam and Dronten?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam to Dronten. However, there are services departing from Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf and arriving at Dronten, Meerpaal via Almere Stad, Station Centrum and Harderwijk, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Dronten?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Dronten. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Dronten via Amsterdam Centraal, Almere Centrum and Lelystad Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Dronten?

The distance between Zaandam and Dronten is 85 km. The road distance is 80.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Dronten without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €8 - €28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Zaandam to Dronten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Dronten bus from?

Zaandam to Dronten bus services, operated by MeerPlus, depart from Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf station.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Dronten train from?

Zaandam to Dronten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Zaandam to Dronten?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Dronten is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs €8 - €28. Alternatively, you can line 391 bus and bus and line 147 bus, which costs €26 - €35 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Zaandam to Dronten bus arrive?

Zaandam to Dronten bus services, operated by MeerPlus, arrive at Amsterdam, Centraal Station.

Where does the Zaandam to Dronten train arrive?

Zaandam to Dronten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Dronten?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Dronten is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Zaandam to Dronten.

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

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Zaandam to Dronten - 3 ways to travel via train, line 391 bus, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zaandam to Dronten by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Almere Centrumtrain
2. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Lelystad Centrumtrain
3. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Drontentrain
1h 45m
€8–28
Line 391 bus, bus, line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf to Amsterdam, Centraal Stationbus 391 / ...
2. Take the bus from Almere Stad, Station Centrum to Harderwijk, Stationbus 216
3. Take the bus from Harderwijk, Station to Dronten, Meerpaalbus 147
4h 1m
€26–33
Drive 80.2 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Drontencar 80.2 km
1h 2m
€15–21

Zaandam to Dronten by train

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Distance: 85 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Dronten, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Zaandam to Dronten via Amsterdam Centraal, Almere Centrum, and Lelystad Centrum in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf to Dronten, Meerpaal via Amsterdam, Centraal Station, Amsterdam Centraal, Almere Centrum, Almere Stad, Station Centrum, and Harderwijk, Station in around 4h 1m.

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