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How to get from Zaanse Schans to Leiden by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Zaanse Schans to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 391 bus from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station to Amsterdam, Westkolkdijk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 395 bus and finally take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 391391
Bus - 395395
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221160
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 391391
    Wait for bus
    391
    Amsterdam Noorderpark
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amsterdam, Westkolkdijk
    ID 57123530
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 395395
    Wait for bus
    395
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk
    ID 57125020
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    50 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    2.49 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, metro and train

To get from Zaanse Schans to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line: take the 391 bus from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station to Amsterdam, Noorderpark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 metro and finally take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 391391
Metro - 5252
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221160
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 391391
    Wait for bus
    391
    Amsterdam Noorderpark
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amsterdam, Noorderpark
    ID 57110680
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Noorderpark
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Centraal Station
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    2.49 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaanse Schans to Leiden

The distance between Zaanse Schans, Leiden and Leiden, Leiden is approximately 58.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 132 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanse Schans to Leiden by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Leiden – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zaanse Schans

Zaanse Schans is located at Schansend, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam, Zaanse Schans.

Train stations close to Zaanse Schans:

  • Zaandijk Zaanse Schans
  • Koog Aan De Zaan
  • Zaandam Kogerveld

Public transit stations close to Leiden, Leiden

Leiden is located at Smaragdlaan, Leiden and the nearest public transit station is Leiden, Helena Verburgstraat.

Train stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden Centraal
  • Voorschoten
  • Leiden Lammenschans

Bus stations close to Leiden:

  • Leiden, Rhijnhof
  • Leiden, Haagse Schouw
  • Leiden, Bio Science Park-Oost

By bus, metro and train

To get from Zaanse Schans to Leiden in Leiden, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one train line: take the 391 bus from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station to Amsterdam, Noorderpark station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 metro and finally take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Leiden Centraal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min.

132min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 391391
Metro - 5252
Train - IC
IC
Walk to Leiden
Leaves from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221160
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 391391
    Wait for bus
    391
    Amsterdam Noorderpark
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amsterdam, Noorderpark
    ID 57110680
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Noorderpark
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - 52
    Wait for metro
    52
    Station Zuid
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Centraal Station
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Vlissingen
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Leiden
    Walk to
    Leiden
    Smaragdlaan
    2.49 km • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Leiden?

    The fastest way takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 391, Bus line 395, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zaanse Schans to Leiden?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Bus line 391, Bus line 52, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Zaanse Schans and Leiden?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Zaanse Schans to Leiden?

    The 391 bus line goes from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station near Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad to Amsterdam Noorderpark station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Amsterdam Noorderpark station near Leiden in Leiden.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaanse Schans to Leiden by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad and Leiden in Leiden by bus and train is about 2 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Zaanse Schans to get to Leiden?

    Get on the 391 bus from the Zaandam, Zaanse Schans stop near Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Zaanse Schans and Leiden?

    Get off the bus at the Amsterdam Noorderpark station, which is closest to Leiden in Leiden.

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