How to travel from Zaandam to Amsterdam

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Compare train and bus for Zaandam to Amsterdam

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaandam to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.

Distance: 4 miles (8 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Zaandam to Amsterdam is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).
The fastest way to travel from Zaandam to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 12m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Zaandam and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zaandam to Amsterdam among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Zaandam to Amsterdam

Travel to Amsterdam 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 Zaandam to Amsterdam.

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There are 2 options to travel between Zaandam and Amsterdam including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Zaandam to Amsterdam is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).
The fastest way to travel from Zaandam to Amsterdam is by train with an average journey time of 12m.

Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:

Bus takes on average 20m.

The distance from Zaandam to Amsterdam is approximately 4 miles (8 km).
The average frequency per day from Zaandam to Amsterdam is:
  • Around 689 trains per day.
  • Around 47 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zaandam and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zaandam to Amsterdam:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zaandam station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zaanstad, Zaandam Train Station and arrive in Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zaandam to Amsterdam, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with MeerPlus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Amsterdam by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Zaandam to Amsterdam with the following travel companies:
  • 47 direct buses per day with MeerPlus.
  • 392 direct trains per day with Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Omio customers who travel from Zaandam to Amsterdam often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, Berlin, London, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Amsterdam and these popular destinations at a great price.

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