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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Zoetermeer is to bus which costs €6 - €15 and takes 2h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Zoetermeer is to drive which takes 47 min and costs €11 - €16.

Is there a direct bus between Zaandam and Zoetermeer?

No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam to Zoetermeer station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Zoetermeer, Mandelabrug/A12/Station via 's-Gravenhage, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Zoetermeer?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Zoetermeer. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Zoetermeer, Stadhuis via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and 's-Gravenhage, Laan van NOI. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Zoetermeer?

The distance between Zaandam and Zoetermeer is 75 km. The road distance is 59.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Zoetermeer without a car is to train and line 4 tram which takes 1h 26m and costs €8 - €19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Zaandam to Zoetermeer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Zoetermeer bus from?

Zaandam to Zoetermeer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Zoetermeer train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Zoetermeer?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Zoetermeer is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs €8 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €15 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Zaandam to Zoetermeer bus arrive?

Zaandam to Zoetermeer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at The Hague station.

Where does the Zaandam to Zoetermeer train arrive?

Zaandam to Zoetermeer train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Den Haag Laan v NOI station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Zoetermeer?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Zoetermeer is 60 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Zaandam to Zoetermeer.

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

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Zaandam to Zoetermeer - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 4 tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Zaandam to Zoetermeer by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 4 tram
best
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the tram from 's-Gravenhage, Laan van NOI to Zoetermeer, Stadhuistram 3 / ...
1h 26m
€9–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to The Haguebus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from 's-Gravenhage, Centraal Station to Zoetermeer, Mandelabrug/A12/Stationbus 383 / ...
2h 15m
€7–15
Train, line 365 bus, line 400 bus
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Airport/Plaza to Leiden, Leiden CS Westzijdebus 365
3. Take the bus from Leiden, Leiden CS Westzijde to Zoetermeer, Woonhartbus 400 / ...
2h 7m
€13–19
Drive 59.8 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Zoetermeercar 59.8 km
47 min
€11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zaandam to Zoetermeertaxi 59.8 km
47 min
€160–200
Train
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Goudatrain Sprinter
1h 33m
€8–19

Zaandam to Zoetermeer by train and tram

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Distance: 75.3 km
Duration: 1h 26m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandam to Gouda hourly. Tickets cost €7–15 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zaandam to Zoetermeer, Mandelabrug/A12/Station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, The Hague, and 's-Gravenhage, Centraal Station in around 2h 15m.

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