The Hague to Zaanstad by train
Zaanstad lies 55 km (34 mi) north-east of The Hague, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 34 min at the speeds typical of The Netherlands rail, over roughly 67 km (41 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| The Hague | Zaanstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | The Netherlands | The Netherlands |
| Population | 474,292 | 140,085 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Den Haag Centraal railway station, Den Haag HS railway station, Den Haag Laan van NOI railway station | Zaandam railway station, Koog aan de Zaan railway station, Zaandijk Zaanse Schans railway station |
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Common questions
How far is Zaanstad from The Hague?
55 km (34 mi) in a straight line, north-east of The Hague; by road roughly 67 km (41 mi).
How long does it take to get from The Hague to Zaanstad by train?
About 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between The Hague and Zaanstad?
No, both are on Europe/Amsterdam at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.