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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Zaanstad
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Zaanstad among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration Fastest 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Utrecht to Zaanstad
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Trains from Utrecht to Zaanstad run on average 794 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 38 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 45 km distance in 43m.
Distance 45 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 794 |
Direct trains 38 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Utrecht to Zaanstad trainsNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Utrecht and Zaanstad from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Trains from Utrecht to Zaanstad
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Utrecht to Zaanstad by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zaanstad, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Utrecht to Zaanstad
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Spoorstraat and Jaarbeursplein.
- Restaurant De Rechtbank
- Humphrey's Utrecht
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Crowne Plaza Utrecht
- NH Utrecht
- Park Plaza Utrecht
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 12,656 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and regional trains
- Hall 2: domestic intercity and sprinter services
- Hall 3: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 22
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Domestic and international connections
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