Madrid to Zaanstad by train
Zaanstad lies 1,487 km (924 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 47 min at the speeds typical of Spain and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 1,814 km (1,127 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Madrid | Zaanstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | The Netherlands |
| Population | 3.3 million | 140,085 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Zaandam railway station, Koog aan de Zaan railway station, Zaandijk Zaanse Schans railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Zaanstad
Crossing from Spain into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Madrid to Zaanstad
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Staying in Zaanstad
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Common questions
How far is Zaanstad from Madrid?
1,487 km (924 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid; by road roughly 1,814 km (1,127 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Zaanstad by train?
About 11 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid 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.