Brugge to Zaanstad by ferry
Zaanstad lies 176 km (110 mi) north-east of Brugge, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 176 km (110 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 5 h 20 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Brugge | Zaanstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | The Netherlands |
| Population | 118,509 | 140,085 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Port | Port of Zeebrugge | Zaandam |
What changes when you arrive in Zaanstad
Crossing from Belgium into The Netherlands: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book ferries from Brugge to Zaanstad
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Staying in Zaanstad
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Common questions
How far is Zaanstad from Brugge?
176 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Brugge; by road roughly 215 km (134 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brugge to Zaanstad by ferry?
About 5 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brugge and Zaanstad?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Zaanstad?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.