There are 7 ways to get from Germany to Zaandam by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best- Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane DUS - AMS
2h 45m€203–382Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44
11h 37m€51–88Train
- Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
7h 19m€101–344Drive 665.4 km
- Drive from Berlin to Zaandamcar 665.4 km
6h 3m€118–171Fly from Frankfurt
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
3h 49m€202–380Fly from Hamburg Airport
- Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3h 54m€173–363Train via Berlin Gesundbrunnen
- Take the train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Amsterdam Centraaltrain GoVolta GoVolta
9h 53m
Germany to Zaandam by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Germany to Zaandam is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Germany to Zaandam is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs €200 - €390.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Zaandam via Berlin Hbf and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between Germany and Zaandam is 213 km. The road distance is 665.4 km.
The best way to get from Germany to Zaandam without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs €100 - €350.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Germany to Zaandam, including transfers.
Germany to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
The best way to get from Germany to Zaandam is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs €200 - €390. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €350 and takes 7h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 37m.
Germany to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Zaandam is 665 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Germany to Zaandam.
What companies run services between Germany and Zaandam, Netherlands?
KLM flies from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal every 2 hours. Tickets cost €95–330 and the journey takes 5h 54m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Düsseldorf International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–240
Flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
Flights from Hamburg Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–260
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–280
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Frankfurt to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–270
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Berlin Hbf to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €95–330
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €95–140
- 1st Class
- €200–330
- Website
- govolta.nl
Train from Berlin Gesundbrunnen to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- govolta.nl
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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