How to get from Zaanstad to Leiden by train?

By train

To get from Zaanstad to Leiden in Netherlands, take the IC train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    32 min
  • 6
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SPR, SPR and SPR

To get from Zaanstad to Leiden in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amersfoort Vathorst
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leiden Centraal
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaanstad to Leiden

The distance between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Leiden, Netherlands is approximately 50.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanstad to Leiden by 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
  • Zaandam Kogerveld

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

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

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Netherlands

Leiden is located at Leiden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Leiden Centraal.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden Lammenschans
  • De Vink

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal
  • Leiden, Leiden Centraal Westzijde

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via SPR, SPR and SPR

To get from Zaanstad to Leiden in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from Zaandam station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the SPR train from Haarlem station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min.

66min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaanstad
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Amersfoort Vathorst
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    6 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haarlem
    13 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leiden Centraal
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    23 min
  • 8
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line SPR, Bus line SPR.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

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

    The IC train line goes from Nijmegen station near Zaanstad to Amsterdam Sloterdijk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Amsterdam Sloterdijk station near Leiden in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaanstad to Leiden in Netherlands by train?

    The total travel time between Zaanstad and Leiden in Netherlands by train is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Nijmegen station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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

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

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