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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Breda is to bus which costs €13 - €35 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Breda is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs €20 - €30.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Breda?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Breda. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Breda via Schiphol Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Breda?

The distance between Zaandam and Breda is 117 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Breda without a car is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €21 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Zaandam to Breda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Breda train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Breda?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Breda is to train which takes 1h 42m and costs €21 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €35 and takes 2h 56m.

Where does the Zaandam to Breda train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Zaandam to Breda?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Breda is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Zaandam to Breda.

Where can I stay near Breda?

There are 512+ hotels available in Breda.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Zaandam to Breda by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Sprinter
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Bredatrain Intercity direct / ...
1h 42m
€21–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Breda central train stationbus N802 / ...
2h 56m
€13–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity / ...
2. Take the bus from Utrecht, Centraal Jaarbeurszijde to Breda, Vlaszakbus 501
2h 49m
€24–28
Drive 115.8 km
1. Drive from Zaandam to Bredacar 115.8 km
1h 27m
€21–30
Fly, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane AMS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Bredatrain
2h 43m
€181–448

Zaandam to Breda by train

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1h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.1 km
Duration: 1h 42m

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Breda via Schiphol Airport in around 1h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Breda central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €11–16 and the journey takes 1h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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