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How to get from Zaanstad to Purmerend by bus, metro and train?

From Zaanstad to Purmerend by bus, metro and train

To get from Zaanstad to Purmerend in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus 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 100 bus from Amsterdam, Station Noord (Perron A2) station to Purmerend, Vurige Staart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min.

43min
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - 5252
Bus - 100100
Walk to Purmerend
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
    Noord
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Noord
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Station Noord (Perron A2)
    ID 57111012
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 100100
    Wait for bus
    100
    Purmerend Overwhere
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Purmerend, Vurige Staart
    ID 37400040
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Purmerend
    Walk to
    Purmerend
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zaanstad to Purmerend by bus, metro and train via SPR, 52 and 306

To get from Zaanstad to Purmerend in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus 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 306 bus from Amsterdam, Station Noord (Perron A4) station to Purmerend, Vurige Staart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - 5252
Bus - 306306
Walk to Purmerend
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 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
    Noord
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Noord
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Station Noord (Perron A4)
    ID 57111014
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    Purmerend Overwhere
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Purmerend, Vurige Staart
    ID 37400040
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Purmerend
    Walk to
    Purmerend
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaanstad to Purmerend

The distance between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Purmerend, Netherlands is approximately 26.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaanstad to Purmerend by bus, 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:

  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Zaandam
  • Koog Aan De Zaan

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

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

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

Public transit stations close to Purmerend, Netherlands

Purmerend is located at Purmerend, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Purmerend, Vurige Staart.

Train stations close to Purmerend:

  • Purmerend Weidevenne
  • Purmerend
  • Purmerend Overwhere

Bus stations close to Purmerend:

  • Purmerend, Vurige Staart
  • Purmerend, Eufraatlaan
  • Purmerend, Fonteinkruid

Alternative route from Zaanstad to Purmerend by bus, metro and train via SPR, 52 and 306

To get from Zaanstad to Purmerend in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus 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 306 bus from Amsterdam, Station Noord (Perron A4) station to Purmerend, Vurige Staart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Train - SPR
SPR
Metro - 5252
Bus - 306306
Walk to Purmerend
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 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
    Noord
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Noord
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Station Noord (Perron A4)
    ID 57111014
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 306306
    Wait for bus
    306
    Purmerend Overwhere
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Purmerend, Vurige Staart
    ID 37400040
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Purmerend
    Walk to
    Purmerend
    130 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 52, Bus line 100.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 52, Bus line 306.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaanstad to Purmerend in Netherlands by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Zaanstad and Purmerend in Netherlands by train, metro and bus is about 43 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Amsterdam Centraal stop, which is closest to Purmerend in Netherlands.

  • When is the first train from Zaanstad to Purmerend in Netherlands?

    The first train from Zaanstad to Purmerend in Netherlands is Sprinter | Hoorn Kersenboogerd - Den Haag Centraal. It leaves the Zaandam station at 9:42 AM.

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