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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 bus with prices starting from €3. 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 bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 4 miles (8 km)
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42m Average total duration Fastest 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Zaandam to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Zaandam to Amsterdam:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zaandam to Amsterdam costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Bus takes on average 27m.
- Around 700 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Zaandam station and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Zaanstad, Zaandam Train Station and arrive in Amsterdam Sloterdijk.
- Travel with Intercity to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with EBS Public Transportation BV to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 406 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 47 direct buses per day with EBS Public Transportation BV.
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