The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rotterdam to Zaandam
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
56 m
Buses per day
31
Distance
62 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rotterdam to Zaandam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rotterdam to Zaandam will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 31 buses that leave Rotterdam for Zaandam every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 62 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
FlixBus20:500h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)21:35Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:501h10Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)22:00Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:351h15Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)14:50Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£91One-way0 changes
8313422:251h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)23:30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:151h30Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)8:45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus20:500h45Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)21:35Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:200h50Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)17:10Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1£101One-way0 changes
166319:000h59Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)19:59Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£271One-way0 changes
165715:101h00Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)16:10Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£141One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:101h05Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station)11:15Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Rotterdam to Zaandam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotterdam to Zaandam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 62 km
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £20 Average Price |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration 1h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rotterdam to Zaandam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rotterdam to Zaandam coaches for today, Wednesday 13 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1663 | 19:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h59 | 19:59 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0h45 | 21:35 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:50 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h10 | 22:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:45 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h35 | 23:20 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:05 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 23:20 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
83134 | 22:25 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h05 | 23:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 6:05 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h35 | 7:40 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h30 | 8:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:50 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h55 | 8:45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
1683 | 7:05 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h05 | 8:10 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h25 | 8:35 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h30 | 8:45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:15 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h05 | 8:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 7:40 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h05 | 8:45 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 9:55 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h05 | 11:15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h40 | 12:40 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h10 | 12:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 2h05 | 15:15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h40 | 14:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 14:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h15 | 14:50 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:35 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h40 | 15:15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h20 | 16:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
1657 | 15:10 Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 1h00 | 16:10 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:55 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h35 | 17:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:55 Rotterdam, Zuidplein | 1h15 | 17:10 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rotterdam to Zaandam
Buses from Rotterdam to Zaandam run on average 35 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 35 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 62 km distance in 45m.
Distance 62 km |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 35 |
Direct buses 35 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 0:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Rotterdam to ZaandamYou can travel by bus between Rotterdam to Zaandam with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rotterdam to Zaandam coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Zaandam by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zaandam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rotterdam and Zaandam
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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