The average train between Dunkirk and Zaandam takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 5 times a day between Dunkirk and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dunkirk to Zaandam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Zaandam station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Dunkirk to Zaandam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Zaandam train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Dunkirk to Zaandam train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Zaandam is 229.8 km. The road distance is 403 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Zaandam via Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 4h 4m.