The average train between Rotterdam and Zaandam takes 1h and the fastest train takes 57 min. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 2 hours between Rotterdam and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 9:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Zaandam station via Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Rotterdam to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Zaandam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Zaandam station.
Book your Rotterdam to Zaandam train tickets online with Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Rotterdam and Zaandam is 62.1 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaandam via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 1h 8m.