Travelling to Zaandam

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Best day trips from Zaandam

The most popular day trips from Zaandam are Alkmaar and Leiden. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Zaandam on Omio.

A view of Alkmaar

Day trip from Zaandam to Alkmaar

Why visit Alkmaar for the day?

Alkmaar is best known for its historic cheese market, but its canals and gabled old centre shape the city just as much. Compact and easy to explore, it combines a lively Dutch atmosphere with museums, waterside streets and relaxed café life.

How to get from Zaandam to Alkmaar?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaandam to Alkmaar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £8.

A view of Leiden

Day trip from Zaandam to Leiden

Why visit Leiden for the day?

Leiden is a compact canal city shaped by its historic university, museums and links to Rembrandt. Its gabled streets, courtyards and calm waters give it an academic, lived-in character.

How to get from Zaandam to Leiden?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zaandam to Leiden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £11.

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