The average train between Zaandam and Germany takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Zaandam to Germany. 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 4 times a day between Zaandam and Germany. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 3:39 PM which arrives into Germany at 10:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Centraal and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zaandam to Germany? 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 Zaandam to Germany. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Germany station via Berlin-Spandau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
Zaandam to Germany train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
Zaandam to Germany train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.
Book your Zaandam to Germany train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), S-Bahn Berlin and GoVolta.
The distance between Zaandam and Germany is 411.6 km. The road distance is 653 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Berlin-Spandau hourly. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 5h 30m. GoVolta also services this route twice daily.