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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Zaandam is to bus which costs €45 - €150 and takes 16h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Zaandam is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €90 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Zaandam?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Zaandam via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int. and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Zaandam?

The distance between Cardiff and Zaandam is 826 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Zaandam without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Cardiff to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Zaandam train from?

Cardiff to Zaandam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Zaandam is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €110 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €150 and takes 16h 1m.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Zaandam?

Zaandam is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 7:07 AM in Cardiff and 8:07 AM in Zaandam.

Where does the Cardiff to Zaandam train arrive?

Cardiff to Zaandam train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cardiff to Zaandam?

Book your Cardiff to Zaandam train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Zaandam?

There are 2995+ hotels available in Zaandam.

Cardiff to Zaandam - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Zaandam by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam CentraalEurostar
8h 5m
€119–435
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London VictoriaUk042 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Amsterdam SloterdijkN814 / ...
16h 1m
€45–149
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Zaandam
8h 31m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRS - AMS
5h 13m
€72–226
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Heathrow Central Bus Station201 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Rotterdam CentraalEil
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaandam
10h 6m
€115–421
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Zaandam
9h 39m
€159–233
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CWL - AMS
5h 2m
€90–322
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BHX - AMS
6h 5m
€87–312
Train to London City Airport, fly to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)LCY - RTM
3. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport
6h 8m
€170–406
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LTN - AMS
6h 42m
€115–292
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Reading
2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)SOU - AMS
6h 43m
€123–448

Cardiff to Zaandam by bus and train

164Weekly Services

16h 1mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 826.3 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Zaandam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Zaandam via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., and Amsterdam Centraal in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Zaandam via London Victoria, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 16h 1m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Netherlands

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.