How to get from Amstelveen to Zaanstad by light rail, metro and train?

From Amstelveen to Zaanstad by light rail, metro and train

To get from Amstelveen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line, one metro line and one train line: take the 25 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Station Zuid station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 metro and finally take the SPR train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The light rail, metro and train schedule from Amstelveen may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, metro and train schedule to Zaanstad on the Moovit app.

50min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 2525
Metro - 5050
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2525
    Wait for light rail
    25
    Flevopark
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07268
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Station Zuid
    ID 07409
    280 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Metro - 50
    Wait for metro
    50
    Isolatorweg
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Station Sloterdijk
    ID 02294
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    230 m • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 9
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Amstelveen to Zaanstad by light rail and train

To get from Amstelveen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Parnassusweg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the SPR train from Schiphol Airport station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The light rail, metro and train schedule from Amstelveen may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, metro and train schedule to Zaanstad on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Westergasfabriek
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07272
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    6 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amstelveen to Zaanstad

The distance between Amstelveen, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 21.24 km, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amstelveen to Zaanstad by light rail, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail, Metro And Train schedule from Amstelveen to Zaanstad

To check the light rail, metro and train schedule from Amstelveen to Zaanstad using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Amstelveen) and destination (Zaanstad), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail, metro and train schedules.

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From Amstelveen to Zaanstad by light rail and train

To get from Amstelveen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 5 light rail from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station to Parnassusweg station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the SPR train from Schiphol Airport station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The light rail, metro and train schedule from Amstelveen may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail, metro and train schedule to Zaanstad on the Moovit app.

58min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 55
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart
    ID 07445
    20 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 55
    Wait for light rail
    5
    Westergasfabriek
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Parnassusweg
    ID 07272
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Zuid
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    6 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    26 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Light Rail line 25, Metro line 50, Train line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Light Rail line 5, Train line SPR, Train line SPR.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Amstelveen and Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line, one metro line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Amstelveen to Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    The 25 light rail line goes from Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station near Amstelveen to Flevopark station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one train line till Flevopark station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amstelveen to Zaanstad in Netherlands by light rail, metro and train?

    The total travel time between Amstelveen and Zaanstad in Netherlands by light rail, metro and train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Amstelveen to get to Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    Get on the 25 light rail from the Amstelveen, Amstelveen Stadshart station near Amstelveen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Amstelveen and Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    Get off the light rail at the Flevopark station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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