How to get from Almelo to Zaanstad by train?

By train

To get from Almelo to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the IC train from Almelo station to Amersfoort Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Almelo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Almelo
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    62 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    33 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zaandam
  • 7
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Almelo to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Almelo station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Almelo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Almelo
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    77 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Almelo to Zaanstad

The distance between Almelo, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 153.05 km, which can typically be travelled in 128 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Almelo to Zaanstad 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 Almelo

Almelo is located at Almelo, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Almelo, Appelstraat.

Train stations close to Almelo:

  • Almelo De Riet
  • Almelo

Bus stations close to Almelo:

  • Almelo, Appelstraat
  • Almelo, Boddenstraat
  • Almelo, Bellavistastraat

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Koog Aan De Zaan

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

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

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam
  • Hempontplein

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Almelo to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Almelo station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Almelo

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Almelo
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    77 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 128 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 8 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Almelo and Zaanstad in Netherlands by train is about 2 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Almelo station near Almelo in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Den Haag Centraal station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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