Haarlem to Zaanstad by ferry
Zaanstad lies 14 km (9 mi) north-east of Haarlem, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 14 km (9 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 26 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Haarlem | Zaanstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 162,543 | 140,085 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Port | port of Spaarndam | Zaandam |
Where to book ferries from Haarlem to Zaanstad
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Staying in Zaanstad
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Common questions
How far is Zaanstad from Haarlem?
14 km (9 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Haarlem; by road roughly 18 km (11 mi).
How long does it take to get from Haarlem to Zaanstad by ferry?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Haarlem and Zaanstad?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
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.