The cheapest and fastest trains from Zaandam to Arnhem
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
90 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zaandam to Arnhem is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zaandam to Arnhem will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Zaandam for Arnhem every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 90 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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 Zaandam to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaandam to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 90 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Zaandam to Arnhem train times
The table below shows live departures for Zaandam to Arnhem trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:39 Zaandam | 2h16 | 08:55 Arnhem | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zaandam to Arnhem
Trains from Zaandam to Arnhem run on average 214 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:33. The fastest train covers the 90 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 90 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 214 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:33 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity, Intercity from Zaandam to Arnhem trainsPKP Intercity, Intercity trains will get you between Zaandam and Arnhem from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zaandam to Arnhem train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zaandam to Arnhem 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 Arnhem, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zaandam and Arnhem
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main entrance.
- Restaurant Verheyden
- Dudok Arnhem
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.70
- Holiday Inn Express Arnhem
- Hotel Haarhuis
- Best Western Plus Hotel Haarhuis
- Located in the main hall
- 5,000 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-8 for regional trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Trolleybus: Line 1, Line 3, Line 5
- Train: NS services
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