Brussels to Zaanstad by train
Zaanstad lies 181 km (113 mi) north of Brussels, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Belgium and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 221 km (137 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Brussels | Zaanstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Belgium | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1 million | 140,085 |
| Elevation | 28 m (92 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Brussels) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Brussels-Central railway station, Schaarbeek railway station, Bockstael railway station | Zaandam railway station, Koog aan de Zaan railway station, Zaandijk Zaanse Schans railway station |
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 trains from Brussels to Zaanstad
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Staying in Zaanstad
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Common questions
How far is Zaanstad from Brussels?
181 km (113 mi) in a straight line, north of Brussels; by road roughly 221 km (137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brussels to Zaanstad by train?
About 1 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brussels 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.