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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Zaandam is to bus which costs €6 - €12 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Zaandam is to drive which takes 1h and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Zaandam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Zaandam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 31m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Zaandam?

The distance between Rotterdam and Zaandam is 71 km. The road distance is 81.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zaandam without a car is to train via Schiphol Airport Train Station which takes 1h 10m and costs €7 - €19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Rotterdam to Zaandam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Zaandam train from?

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

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Zaandam?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Zaandam is to train via Schiphol Airport Train Station which takes 1h 10m and costs €7 - €19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €12 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Zaandam train arrive?

Rotterdam to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport Train Station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Zaandam?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Zaandam is 81 km. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Rotterdam to Zaandam.

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

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Where can I stay near Zaandam?

There are 3152+ hotels available in Zaandam.

Rotterdam to Zaandam - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Rotterdam to Zaandam by 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.

Train via Schiphol Airport Train Station
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Intercity direct / ...
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Zaandamtrain Sprinter
1h 10m
€8–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 814 / ...
1h 15m
€6–11
Drive 81.3 km
1. Drive from Rotterdam to Zaandamcar 81.3 km
1h
€15–21
Train
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaandamtrain Sprinter
1h 31m
€9–23

Rotterdam to Zaandam by train

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 71.4 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaandam via Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 1h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk hourly. Tickets cost €5–9 and the journey takes 1h 5m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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