The average train between Zaandam and Almere takes 48 min and the fastest train takes 38 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Zaandam to Almere. 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 Zaandam and Almere. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:38 PM which arrives into Almere at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Almere. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Almere station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Zaandam to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Almere train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Almere Centrum station.
Book your Zaandam to Almere train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Zaandam and Almere is 28 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Almere Centrum via Amsterdam Centraal in around 45 min.