How to get from Amersfoort to Zaanstad by train?

By train

To get from Amersfoort to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min.

68min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Amersfoort Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zaandam
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Amersfoort to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Amersfoort Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amersfoort to Zaanstad

The distance between Amersfoort, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 56.87 km, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amersfoort to Zaanstad 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 Amersfoort

Amersfoort is located at Amersfoort, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Amersfoort, Snouckaertlaan.

Train stations close to Amersfoort:

  • Amersfoort Centraal
  • Amersfoort Schothorst

Bus stations close to Amersfoort:

  • Amersfoort, Snouckaertlaan
  • Amersfoort, Stadhuis
  • Amersfoort, Centraal Station

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad, Netherlands

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

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Koog Aan De Zaan

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

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

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam
  • Hempontplein

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via IC and IC

To get from Amersfoort to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min.

80min
Walk to train stationTrain - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Amersfoort Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
    440 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Amersfoort and Zaanstad in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Amersfoort Centraal station near Amersfoort in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the train at the Amsterdam Centraal station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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