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Compare train and bus for Zaanstad to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Zaanstad to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $7 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 12m Average total duration Fastest 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Zaanstad to Utrecht:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaanstad to Utrecht costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 0m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (42m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $14 (€11) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Intercity.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zaanstad to Utrecht
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Trains from Zaanstad to Utrecht run on average 1235 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by bus.
There are 66 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 1235 |
Direct trains 66 |
Fastest train 42m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Zaanstad to Utrecht trainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Zaanstad and Utrecht from $7 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Zaanstad to Utrecht
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaanstad to Utrecht by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Utrecht, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Zaanstad to Utrecht
DiningATMAccessibility
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibility
Bike Parking
- Parking is available near the station, with limited spaces.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- 300 places, covered
- The station is a small local station with basic facilities and two platforms for Sprinter services.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Spoorstraat and Jaarbeursplein.
- Restaurant De Rechtbank
- Humphrey's Utrecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Utrecht
- NH Utrecht
- Park Plaza Utrecht
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 12,656 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and regional trains
- Hall 2: domestic intercity and sprinter services
- Hall 3: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 22
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Domestic and international connections
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