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Trip Summary
There are usually 65 daily train trips available from Rastede to Zaandam. Traveling by train from Rastede to Zaandam usually takes 6 hours and 3 minutes, but the fastest Deutsche Bahn train can make the trip in 5 hours and 7 minutes.
Distance | 151 mi (243 km) |
Fastest train | 5h 7m |
Lowest price | $23.35 |
Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn |
Train lines | 3 |
Which train should you take from Rastede to Zaandam?
There are 3 train lines with service from Rastede to Zaandam. Deutsche Bahn is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 48 trains each day.
Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
DB Intercity | 4 | 5h 14m | $23.35 |
Deutsche Bahn | 48 | 6h 9m | $48.82 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 13 | 6h 0m | $49.17 |
Deutsche Bahn IC is the German railway's long-distance train service provider with service across Germany and neighboring countries, including the Netherlands, Denmark, Switzerland, and Poland. Onboard amenities include restrooms, power outlets, and a restaurant car where passengers can purchase drinks, snacks, and meals.
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Rastede to Zaandam start from $23, and on average cost . Daily there are 13 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Zaandam. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Rastede leaves from Train Station . And in Zaandam trains arrive at Train Station and one other train station.
From Rastede to Zaandam train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 6 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Zaandam faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 7 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Rastede and Zaandam is approximately 151 miles, or 243 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 6 hours and 3 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 7 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Rastede to Zaandam. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Rastede at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 65 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Zaandam to Rastede.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Rastede?
Main departure station: Train Station
There is one train station in Rastede.
All train stations in Rastede:
Train Station
Where is the train station in Zaandam?
Main arrival station: Zaandam Kogerveld
Zaandam receives travelers from Rastede at its two active train stations.
All train stations in Zaandam:
Zaandam Kogerveld
Train Station
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