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How to get from Zaanstad to Amstelveen by light rail, metro and train?

From Zaanstad to Amstelveen by light rail, metro and train

To get from Zaanstad to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 metro and finally take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - 5151
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Sloterdijk
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 51
    Wait for metro
    51
    Centraal Station
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zaanstad to Amstelveen by light rail, metro and train via SPR, 52 and 5

To get from Zaanstad to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 metro and finally take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - 5252
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaanstad to Amstelveen

The distance between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Amstelveen, Netherlands is approximately 20.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanstad to Amstelveen by light rail, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad

Zaanstad is located at Zaanstad, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam, Station.

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Koog Aan De Zaan
  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Zaandam

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Station
  • Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station
  • Zaandam, Vinkenstraat

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

Public transit stations close to Amstelveen, Netherlands

Amstelveen is located at Amstelveen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Stadstuinen.

Bus stations close to Amstelveen:

  • Stadstuinen
  • Binnenhof
  • Amstelveen, Oranjebaan

Alternative route from Zaanstad to Amstelveen by light rail, metro and train via SPR, 52 and 5

To get from Zaanstad to Amstelveen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 metro and finally take the 5 light rail from Station Zuid station to Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min.

51min
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - 5252
Light Rail - 55
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centraal Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Zuid
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07269
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Amstelveen Stadshart
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    Ride to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zaanstad to Amstelveen?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 51, Bus line 5.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zaanstad to Amstelveen?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 52, Bus line 5.

  • Is there a direct train between Zaanstad and Amstelveen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zaanstad to Amstelveen in Netherlands?

    The SPR train line goes from Den Haag Centraal station near Zaanstad to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one light rail line till Amsterdam Sloterdijk station near Amstelveen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaanstad to Amstelveen in Netherlands by train, metro and light rail?

    The total travel time between Zaanstad and Amstelveen in Netherlands by train, metro and light rail is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zaanstad to get to Amstelveen in Netherlands?

    Get on the SPR train from the Den Haag Centraal station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zaanstad and Amstelveen in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Amsterdam Sloterdijk station, which is closest to Amstelveen in Netherlands.