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How to get from Zaanstad to Emmen by train?

By train

To get from Zaanstad to Emmen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Duivendrecht station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the RS train from Zwolle station to Emmen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Train - RSRS
Walk to Emmen
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    65 min
  • 6
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Emmen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emmen
    57 min
  • 8
    Walk to Emmen
    Walk to
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SPR, IC and RE

To get from Zaanstad to Emmen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Duivendrecht station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the RE train from Zwolle station to Emmen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Train - RERE
Walk to Emmen
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    65 min
  • 6
    Train - RERE
    Wait for train
    RE
    Emmen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emmen
    52 min
  • 8
    Walk to Emmen
    Walk to
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaanstad to Emmen

The distance between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Emmen, Netherlands is approximately 203.12 km, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanstad to Emmen by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad

Zaanstad is located at Zaanstad, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam, Station.

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Koog Aan De Zaan
  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam Kogerveld

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Station
  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

Public transit stations close to Emmen, Netherlands

Emmen is located at Emmen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Emmen, Weerdingerstraat.

Train stations close to Emmen:

  • Emmen
  • Emmen Zuid

Alternative route by train via SPR, IC and RE

To get from Zaanstad to Emmen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Duivendrecht station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the RE train from Zwolle station to Emmen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 49 min.

169min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Train - RERE
Walk to Emmen
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Groningen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    65 min
  • 6
    Train - RERE
    Wait for train
    RE
    Emmen
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Emmen
    52 min
  • 8
    Walk to Emmen
    Walk to
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zaanstad to Emmen?

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line RS.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zaanstad to Emmen?

    The alternative route takes 169 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line RE.

  • Is there a direct train between Zaanstad and Emmen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zaanstad to Emmen in Netherlands?

    The SPR train line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Zaanstad to Duivendrecht station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Duivendrecht station near Emmen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaanstad to Emmen in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Zaanstad and Emmen in Netherlands by train is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zaanstad to get to Emmen in Netherlands?

    Get on the SPR train from the Den Haag Centraal station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zaanstad and Emmen in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Duivendrecht station, which is closest to Emmen in Netherlands.

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