Warsaw to Zaanstad by train
Zaanstad lies 1,098 km (683 mi) west of Warsaw, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Poland and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 1,340 km (833 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Warsaw | Zaanstad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Poland | The Netherlands |
| Population | 1.7 million | 140,085 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | Warsaw Central railway station, Warszawa Wschodnia Osobowa railway station, Warszawa Śródmieście PKP 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 Poland into The Netherlands: money changes from the Zloty to the Euro (EUR); 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 Warsaw to Zaanstad
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Staying in Zaanstad
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Common questions
How far is Zaanstad from Warsaw?
1,098 km (683 mi) in a straight line, west of Warsaw; by road roughly 1,340 km (833 mi).
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Zaanstad by train?
About 13 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Warsaw 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.