There are 3 ways to get from Zaandam to Emmen by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zwolletrain Intercity
- Take the train from Zwolle to Emmentrain Sneltrein RE20 / ...
3h 6m€28–47Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central stationbus N1399 / ...
- Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Weerdingerstraatbus 300 / ...
4h 15m€27–45Drive 180.1 km
- Drive from Zaandam to Emmencar 180.1 km
2h 21m€33–47
Zaandam to Emmen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Emmen is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Emmen is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam to Emmen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Emmen, Weerdingerstraat via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Emmen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Emmen via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Zwolle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Zaandam and Emmen is 197 km. The road distance is 180.1 km.
The best way to get from Zaandam to Emmen without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Zaandam to Emmen, including transfers.
Zaandam to Emmen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zaandam to Emmen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
The best way to get from Zaandam to Emmen is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs €27 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Emmen, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Zaandam to Emmen via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Zwolle in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zaandam to Emmen, Weerdingerstraat via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Groningen central station, and Groningen, Hoofdstation in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zwolle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- Phone
- 0900-9292
- Website
- blauwnet.nl
Train from Zwolle to Emmen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- https://blauwnet.nl/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- qbuzz.nl
Bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Emmen, Weerdingerstraat
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.qbuzz.nl/en
Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Zaandam to Emmen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Zaandam to Emmen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zwolle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Emmen is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Zaandam to Emmen.
Book your Zaandam to Emmen train tickets online with Omio.
There are 643+ hotels available in Emmen.