How to get from Emmen to Zaanstad by train?

From Emmen to Zaanstad by train

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

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

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RERE
    Wait for train
    RE
    Zwolle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    54 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    67 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 7
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Emmen to Zaanstad by train via RS, IC and SPR

To get from Emmen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RS train from Emmen station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Duivendrecht station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train station
Train - RSRS
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Emmen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Zwolle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    67 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 7
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Emmen to Zaanstad

The distance between Emmen, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 203.35 km, which can typically be travelled in 169 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Emmen 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 Emmen

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

Train stations close to Emmen:

  • Emmen

Bus stations close to Emmen:

  • Emmen, Weerdingerstraat
  • Emmen, Frieslandweg
  • Emmen, Station (Perron F)

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 from Emmen to Zaanstad by train via RS, IC and SPR

To get from Emmen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RS train from Emmen station to Zwolle station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Duivendrecht station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train station
Train - RSRS
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Emmen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Emmen
    500 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Zwolle
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Zwolle
    58 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    67 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 7
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 169 minutes, using Bus line RE, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 173 minutes, using Bus line RS, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 49 min.

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

    The RE train line goes from Emmen station near Emmen to Zwolle station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Zwolle station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Emmen and Zaanstad in Netherlands by train is about 2 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the RE train from the Emmen station near Emmen in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Zwolle station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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