How to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad by train?

By train

To get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.

89min
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad

The distance between Rotterdam Centraal, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 88.33 km, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rotterdam Centraal 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 Rotterdam Centraal

Rotterdam Centraal is located at Rotterdam Centraal, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Rotterdam Centraal.

Metro stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Rotterdam Centraal

Train stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Rotterdam Centraal

Bus stations close to Rotterdam Centraal:

  • Rotterdam Centraal
  • Rotterdam Centraal Perron Aa
  • Rotterdam Centraal Perron Bb

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 Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Rotterdam Centraal station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Rotterdam Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    67 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Rotterdam Centraal and Zaanstad?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad?

    The IC train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Amsterdam Sloterdijk station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Rotterdam Centraal to Zaanstad by train?

    The total travel time between Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam and Zaanstad in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Rotterdam Centraal to get to Zaanstad?

    Get on the IC train from the Amsterdam Centraal station near Rotterdam Centraal in Rotterdam.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Rotterdam Centraal and Zaanstad?

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

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