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How to get from Westzaan to Amsterdam by bus, light rail and train?

From Westzaan to Amsterdam by bus, light rail and train

To get from Westzaan to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 63 bus from Westzaan, Kerkbuurt station to Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 17 light rail from Centraal Station station to Dam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6363
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 1717
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Westzaan, Kerkbuurt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westzaan, Kerkbuurt
    ID 37220120
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Zaandam Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station
    ID 37224560
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zaandam
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1717
    Wait for light rail
    17
    Osdorp Dijkgraafplein
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05065
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    140 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Westzaan to Amsterdam by bus, light rail and train via 63, IC and 2

To get from Westzaan to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 63 bus from Westzaan, Kerkbuurt station to Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 light rail from Centraal Station station to Dam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6363
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 22
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Westzaan, Kerkbuurt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westzaan, Kerkbuurt
    ID 37220120
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Zaandam Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station
    ID 37224560
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zaandam
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Nieuw Sloten
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05050
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Westzaan to Amsterdam

The distance between Westzaan, Amsterdam and Amsterdam, Amsterdam is approximately 19 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Westzaan to Amsterdam by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Amsterdam – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Westzaan

Westzaan is located at Kerkbuurt, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is Westzaan, Middel.

Train stations close to Westzaan:

  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Krommenie-Assendelft
  • Zaandijk Zaanse Schans

Bus stations close to Westzaan:

  • Westzaan, Middel
  • Assendelft, Watertoren
  • Westzaan, Kerkbuurt

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam, Amsterdam

Amsterdam is located at Amsterdam, Amsterdam and the nearest public transit station is Westermarkt.

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Rokin
  • Dam
  • Amsterdam, Dam

Alternative route from Westzaan to Amsterdam by bus, light rail and train via 63, IC and 2

To get from Westzaan to Amsterdam in Amsterdam, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 63 bus from Westzaan, Kerkbuurt station to Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 2 light rail from Centraal Station station to Dam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6363
Train - IC
IC
Light Rail - 22
Walk to Amsterdam
Leaves from Westzaan, Kerkbuurt

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Westzaan, Kerkbuurt
    ID 37220120
    150 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6363
    Wait for bus
    63
    Zaandam Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station
    ID 37224560
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zaandam
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    100 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Nieuw Sloten
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05050
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Amsterdam
    Walk to
    Amsterdam
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Westzaan to Amsterdam?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 63, Bus line IC, Bus line 17.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Westzaan to Amsterdam?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 63, Bus line IC, Bus line 2.

  • Is there a direct bus between Westzaan and Amsterdam?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Westzaan to Amsterdam?

    The 63 bus line goes from Westzaan, Kerkbuurt station near Westzaan in Zaanstad to Zaandam Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till Zaandam Station station near Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

  • How long does it take to travel from Westzaan to Amsterdam by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Westzaan in Zaanstad and Amsterdam in Amsterdam by bus, train and light rail is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Westzaan to get to Amsterdam?

    Get on the 63 bus from the Westzaan, Kerkbuurt stop near Westzaan in Zaanstad.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Westzaan and Amsterdam?

    Get off the bus at the Zaandam Station station, which is closest to Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

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