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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Boom is to bus which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Boom is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Boom?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Boom. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Boom via Schiphol Airport and Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Boom?

The distance between Zaandam and Boom is 183 km. The road distance is 184.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Boom without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Zaandam to Boom, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Boom train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Boom?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Boom is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs €35 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €40 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Zaandam to Boom train arrive?

Zaandam to Boom train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Boom?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Boom is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Zaandam to Boom.

Where can I stay near Boom?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Boom.

Zaandam to Boom - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Zaandam to Boom by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Zaandam to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Boomtrain S32 / ...
2h 31m
€37–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Station Zuid to Boom RMS 2bus 29b / ...
4h 13m
€16–36
Drive 184.6 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Boomcar 184.6 km
2h 6m
€32–47
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Boomtrain
3h 21m
€94–279
Train via Roosendaal
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Roosendaaltrain Intercity
2. Take the train from Roosendaal to Boomtrain S32
4h
€32–88

Zaandam to Boom by train

266Weekly Trains

2h 31mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 183.4 km
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Boom, Belgium?

You can take a train from Zaandam to Boom via Schiphol Airport, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zaandam to Boom RMS 2 via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, Antwerpen Opera, and Antwerpen Station Zuid in around 4h 13m.

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