The cheapest and fastest trains from Antwerp to Zaandam
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Antwerp to Zaandam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Antwerp to Zaandam will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $33.
Of the 3 trains that leave Antwerp for Zaandam every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 37 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Antwerp to Zaandam
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Antwerp to Zaandam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 139 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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$40 Average Price | $11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Antwerp to Zaandam train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:35 am Antwerp | 2h00 | 8:35 am Zaandam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:45 am Antwerp | 2h07 | 10:52 am Zaandam | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 3:45 pm Antwerp | 2h37 | 6:22 pm Zaandam | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Antwerp to Zaandam
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 0m |
First train 01:15 |
Last train 22:59 |
Train companies: Eurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar from Antwerp to Zaandam trainsEurocity Direct, NS International | IC Brussel, Eurostar trains will get you between Antwerp and Zaandam from $9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Antwerp to Zaandam train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Antwerp and Zaandam
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station after logging in to the Free Wifi-NmbsSncb network.
- Luggage lockers are located at the top of the escalators in the retail area.
- Café - Brasserie Royal
- Einstein Koffie
- Leonidas
- Starbucks
- Yam Yam
- Panos
- Sweetz To Go
- Frituur Centraal
- lunch & pasta coffee
- Döner Company
- & many more
- Station has a wide range of facilities for passengers with reduced mobility: elevators and escalators to all platforms, wheelchair lifts and mobile ramps, disabled toilet and parking spaces. Additional assistance can be contacted via the SNCB Mobility Call Center.
- Hampton by Hilton Antwerp Central Station
- A-Stay Antwerpen
- Hotel NH Collection Antwerp Centre
- Mon - Sun: 05:45 - 22:00
- Located in the main station hall on the ground floor (entrance/exit Koningin Astridplein).
- Tram lines: 11
- Bus lines: 17, 20, 21, 23, 32, 68, 410, 415, 416, 417, 418, 427, 429
- Train lines: Thalys, Intercity Direct 9200, IC, RER S1, L (22, 23, 24, 30)
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park via Binnensingel.
- Wagamama
- Brasserie Dikke Mee
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Radisson Hotel Antwerp Berchem
- Tulip Inn Antwerpen
- Ibis Budget Antwerpen Centraal Station
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for international and regional trains
- Tram: Line 4, Line 9, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with access from the main road.
- Restaurant Zuidcafé
- Restaurant Het Gerecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Restrooms.
- €0.50
- B&B HOTEL Antwerpen Zuid
- Hotel Rubenshof
- Hotel Pilar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Netherlands, and France
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Tram: Line 4, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Free parking is available at the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Heerlijck Slaapen op de Zaanse Schans
- Hotel Zaandijk
- Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam
- 40 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms and a main entrance leading to the Zaanse Schans.
- Train: Sprinter services to Amsterdam Centraal and Uitgeest
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Provincialeweg.
- Restaurant Puur Saen
- De Koffiezaak
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Inntel Hotels Amsterdam Zaandam
- Best Western Zaan Inn
- easyHotel Amsterdam Zaandam
- Located in the main hall
- 61 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for train services to Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and Hoorn
- Train: Sprinter and Intercity services
- Bus: Several lines available
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