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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to drive which takes 59 min and costs €14 - €21.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station. 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 and Rotterdam Centraal Station?

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 to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The distance between Zaandam and Rotterdam Centraal Station is 72 km. The road distance is 80.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station without a car is to train via Schiphol Airport which takes 1h 22m and costs €10 - €35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station is to train via Schiphol Airport which takes 1h 22m and costs €10 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €14 and takes 1h 27m.

Where does the Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station is 80 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station.

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

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station 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 22m
€10–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 27m
€7–14
Drive 80.1 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Stationcar 80.1 km
59 min
€15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter
1h 34m
€10–21

Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station by train and foot

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Distance: 72 km
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Rotterdam Centraal Station via Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam Centraal in around 1h 22m. 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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