The average train between Almere and Zaandam takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Almere to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Almere and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Almere is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
54 min • 1 change
38 min • 1 change
1h 20m • 1 change
54 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Almere to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Almere station and arriving at Zaandam station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Almere to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.
Almere to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandam station.
Book your Almere to Zaandam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Almere and Zaandam is 28 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Zaandam via Amsterdam Centraal in around 50 min.
