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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Vlaardingen is to bus which costs €7 - €15 and takes 1h 47m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam and Vlaardingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam to Vlaardingen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk and arriving at Rotterdam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Vlaardingen?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Vlaardingen. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrum via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Schiedam, Schiedam Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Vlaardingen?

The distance between Zaandam and Vlaardingen is 86 km. The road distance is 81.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Vlaardingen without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €9 - €22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Zaandam to Vlaardingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Vlaardingen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Vlaardingen train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Vlaardingen?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Vlaardingen is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €9 - €22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €15 and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Zaandam to Vlaardingen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Zaandam to Vlaardingen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaandam to Vlaardingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Vlaardingen is 81 km. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Zaandam to Vlaardingen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zaandam to Vlaardingen?

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Zaandam to Vlaardingen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Zaandam to Vlaardingen by train, bus, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Schiedam Centrumtrain Intercity
1h 35m
€10–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 47m
€8–15
Drive 81.1 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Vlaardingencar 81.1 km
59 min
€15–21
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Rotterdam Alexandertrain Sprinter
2. Take the subway from Rotterdam, Alexander to Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen Centrumsubway B
2h 1m
€12–23

Zaandam to Vlaardingen by train and subway

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Distance: 86.2 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Schiedam Centrum every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €8–17 and the journey takes 58 min. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Rotterdam every 2 hours. Tickets cost €6–12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. FlixBus also services this route hourly.

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