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

The cheapest way to get from Zaandam to Dronten is to drive which costs €14 - €21 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zaandam to Dronten is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs €14 - €21.

Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Dronten?

No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Dronten. However, there are services departing from Zaandam and arriving at Dronten via Duivendrecht and Lelystad Centrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

How far is it from Zaandam to Dronten?

The distance between Zaandam and Dronten is 90 km. The road distance is 80.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Zaandam to Dronten without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €19 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Zaandam to Dronten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zaandam to Dronten train from?

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

Train or bus from Zaandam to Dronten?

The best way to get from Zaandam to Dronten is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs €19 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 147 bus, which costs and takes 3h 59m.

Where does the Zaandam to Dronten train arrive?

Zaandam to Dronten train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duivendrecht station.

Can I drive from Zaandam to Dronten?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaandam to Dronten is 80 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Zaandam to Dronten.

Where can I stay near Dronten?

There are 431+ hotels available in Dronten.

Zaandam to Dronten - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 147 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Zaandam to Dronten 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
best
1. Take the train from Zaandam to Duivendrechttrain Sprinter
2. Take the train from Duivendrecht to Lelystad Centrumtrain Sprinter / ...
2h 5m
€19–48
Drive 80.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Zaandam to Drontencar 80.2 km
1h 2m
€15–21
Bus, line 147 bus
1. Take the bus from Almere Stad, Station Centrum to Harderwijk, Stationbus 216
2. Take the bus from Harderwijk, Station to Dronten, Meerpaalbus 147
3h 59m

Zaandam to Dronten by train

246Weekly Trains

2h 5mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 89.6 km
Duration: 2h 5m

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

You can take a train from Zaandam to Dronten via Duivendrecht and Lelystad Centrum in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zaandam, Het Mennistenerf to Dronten, Meerpaal via Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade, Amsterdam Centraal, Almere Centrum, Almere Stad, Station Centrum, and Harderwijk, Station in around 3h 59m.

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