How to get from Veendam to Zaanstad by train?

By train

To get from Veendam to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RS7 train from Veendam station to Groningen 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 3 hr 20 min.

200min
Walk to train station
Train - RS7RS7
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Veendam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Veendam
    180 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - RS7RS7
    Wait for train
    RS7
    Groningen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    29 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    125 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

By bus and train

To get from Veendam to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 310 bus from Veendam, Station (Perron B) station to Assen, Station Uitstaphalte 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 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 310310
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Veendam, Station (Perron B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veendam, Station (Perron B)
    ID 12631660
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Assen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Assen, Station Uitstaphalte
    ID 15009000
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Assen
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    108 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 8
    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 Veendam to Zaanstad

The distance between Veendam, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 261.19 km, which can typically be travelled in 200 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Veendam 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 Veendam

Veendam is located at Veendam, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Veendam, Station (Perron B).

Train stations close to Veendam:

  • Veendam

Bus stations close to Veendam:

  • Veendam, Station (Perron B)
  • Veendam, Station (Perron C)
  • Veendam, Station (Perron D)

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

By bus and train

To get from Veendam to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 310 bus from Veendam, Station (Perron B) station to Assen, Station Uitstaphalte 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 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 310310
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Veendam, Station (Perron B)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Veendam, Station (Perron B)
    ID 12631660
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 310310
    Wait for bus
    310
    Assen
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Assen, Station Uitstaphalte
    ID 15009000
    41 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Assen
    220 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Dordrecht
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Duivendrecht
    108 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 8
    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 Veendam to Zaanstad?

    The fastest way takes 200 minutes, using Bus line RS7, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 310, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 20 min.

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

    The RS7 train line goes from Veendam station near Veendam to Groningen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Groningen station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Veendam and Zaanstad in Netherlands by train is about 3 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the RS7 train from the Veendam station near Veendam in Netherlands.

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

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

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