What is the cheapest way to get from Almere to Zaandam?

The cheapest way to get from Almere to Zaandam is to drive which costs €7 - €11 and takes 33 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Almere to Zaandam?

The fastest way to get from Almere to Zaandam is to drive which takes 33 min and costs €7 - €11.

Is there a direct bus between Almere and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct bus from Almere station to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Almere Stad, Busstation 't Oor and arriving at Zaandam, Peperstraat via Amsterdam, Amstelstation and Amsterdam, Station Noord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.

Is there a direct train between Almere and Zaandam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Almere Centrum and arriving at Zaandam. Services depart five times a day, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Almere to Zaandam?

The distance between Almere and Zaandam is 40 km. The road distance is 39.8 km.

How do I travel from Almere to Zaandam without a car?

The best way to get from Almere to Zaandam without a car is to train via Amsterdam Centraal which takes 50 min and costs €9 - €21.

How long does it take to get from Almere to Zaandam?

It takes approximately 50 min to get from Almere to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Almere to Zaandam bus from?

Almere to Zaandam bus services, operated by allGo, depart from Almere Stad, Busstation 't Oor.

Where do I catch the Almere to Zaandam train from?

Almere to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Almere Centrum station.

Train or bus from Almere to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Almere to Zaandam is to train via Amsterdam Centraal which takes 50 min and costs €9 - €21. Alternatively, you can line 329 bus and line 37 bus and line 111 bus, which costs and takes 2h.

Where does the Almere to Zaandam bus arrive?

Almere to Zaandam bus services, operated by allGo, arrive at Amsterdam, Amstelstation.

Where does the Almere to Zaandam train arrive?

Almere to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Almere to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Almere to Zaandam is 40 km. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Almere to Zaandam.

Where can I stay near Zaandam?

There are 3000+ hotels available in Zaandam.

Almere to Zaandam - 5 ways to travel via train, line 329 bus, and line 37 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Almere to Zaandam by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Amsterdam Centraal
best
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zaandamtrain Sprinter / ...
50 min
€9–21
Drive 39.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Almere to Zaandamcar 39.8 km
33 min
€7–11
Line 329 bus, line 37 bus, line 111 bus
1. Take the bus from Almere Stad, Busstation 't Oor to Amsterdam, Amstelstationbus 329
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Amstelstation to Amsterdam, Station Noordbus 37
3. Take the bus from Amsterdam, Station Noord to Zaandam, Peperstraatbus 111
2h
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Almere to Zaandamtaxi 39.8 km
33 min
€130–160
Train
1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Zaandamtrain Sprinter
51 min
€8–21

Almere to Zaandam by train

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Distance: 39.8 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Almere, Netherlands and Zaandam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Almere Centrum to Zaandam via Amsterdam Centraal in around 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Almere Stad, Busstation 't Oor to Zaandam, Peperstraat via Amsterdam, Amstelstation and Amsterdam, Station Noord in around 2h.

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