There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad by train, bus, taxi, car, towncar or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands?
Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam to Zaanstad every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $5 - $10 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Connexxion operates a bus from Amsterdam to Zaanstad every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $3 - $7 and the journey takes 30 min.

- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koog Bloemwijk
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5 - $10
- Website
- ns.nl
- Purchase a
- eurail.com

- Phone
- 0900 - 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade to Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3 - $7
- Schedules at
- connexxion.nl

- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $45 - $60
TCA Taxi
- Phone
- +31 20 777 7777
- Website
- tcataxi.nl
Staxi
- Phone
- +31 20 705 8888
- Website
- staxi.nl
Goedkoopnaarschiphol.NL
- Phone
- +31 20 260 0810
- Website
- goedkoopnaarschiphol.nl
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from Amsterdam to Zaanstad?
The distance between Amsterdam and Zaanstad is 10 km. The road distance is 15 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad?
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad is to drive which costs 1€ - 3€ and takes 15 min.
What is the fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad?
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad is to train which takes 15 min and costs 4€ - 8€.
Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Zaanstad?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Koog Bloemwijk. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Is there a direct bus between Amsterdam and Zaanstad?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade and arriving at Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
How long does it take to get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad?
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Koog Bloemwijk takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.