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How to get fromZaandam to Makkumby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Zaandam to Alkmaartrain train Intercity
    2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    3h 5m
    €17–25

  2. Drive  96.9 km

    1. Drive from Zaandam to Makkumcar car 96.9 km
    1h 8m
    €18–26

  3. Train, line 158 bus, line 350 bus

    1. Take the train from Zaandam to Anna Paulownatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Anna Paulowna, Station to Den Oever, Busstationbus bus 158
    3. Take the bus from Den Oever, Busstation to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    3h 53m
    €19–31

Zaandam to Makkum by train and bus

Calendar115Weekly Services
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Makkum, Friesland, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Zaandam to Makkum. However, you can take the train to Alkmaar, walk to Alkmaar, Station, take the bus to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk, then take the line 9272 bus to Makkum, Sporthal. Alternatively, you can drive from Zaandam to Makkum in around 1h 8m.

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