4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Zaandam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Zaandam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
Compare bus with
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Zaandam:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Zaandam costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $415 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Zaandam costing on average $430 (€345).
Other travel options to Zaandam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Zaandam
How to get from Brussels to Zaandam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Zaandam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:30 PM4h45Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C)11:15 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:30 PM4h45Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord Zone C)11:15 PMAmsterdam, De Ruijterkade$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL17006:20 AM0h50Brussels Airport7:10 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2851One-way0 transfers
Other options
9231+
4142+
184910:56 AM3h13Brussels-North2:09 PMZaandam station$431One-way2 transfers- 9231+4142+184910:49 AM3h20Brussels-Central2:09 PMZaandam station$431One-way2 transfers
- 9227+40409:56 AM3h59Brussels-North1:55 PMZaandam station$431One-way1 transfer
16613:15 PM3h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)7:05 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$171One-way0 transfers- FlixBus3:45 PM2h50Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)6:35 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:45 AM2h45Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord)2:30 PMAmsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)$211One-way0 transfers
- KL17063:10 PM0h55Brussels Airport4:05 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$2181One-way0 transfers
- KL170410:25 AM0h50Brussels Airport11:15 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3371One-way0 transfers
BA391 · BA4289:15 PM11h50Brussels Airport9:05 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3441One-way1 transfer
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 14
May 15
May 16
May 17
May 18
May 19
May 20
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Brussels to Zaandam
Travel to Zaandam easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Brussels to Zaandam.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Zaandam:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Zaandam costing on average $47 (€38).
A bus is $415 (€333) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Zaandam costing on average $430 (€345).
Other travel options to Zaandam take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 19m.
Flight takes on average 3h 59m.
- Around 47 buses per day.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 7 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Zaandam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Central and arrive in Zaandam station.
- Buses mostly depart from Schaerbeek, Bd Roi Albert II (Bruxelles Gare Du Nord) and arrive in Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zaandam by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, EuroCity, Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Zaandam by train.
- 47 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Travelling from Brussels to Zaandam: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
