How to get from Diemen to Zaanstad by light rail and train?

By light rail and train

To get from Diemen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the 19 light rail from Diemen Sniep station to Wijttenbachstraat station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Muiderpoort station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min.

49min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1919
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Diemen Sniep

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Diemen Sniep
    ID 00453
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1919
    Wait for light rail
    19
    Station Sloterdijk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Wijttenbachstraat
    ID 08094
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Muiderpoort
    390 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 6
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by light rail and train via 19 and IC

To get from Diemen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the 19 light rail from Diemen Sniep station to Station Sloterdijk (Perron N) station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1919
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Diemen Sniep

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Diemen Sniep
    ID 00453
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1919
    Wait for light rail
    19
    Station Sloterdijk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Sloterdijk (Perron N)
    ID 02361
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 6
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Diemen to Zaanstad

The distance between Diemen, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 20.5 km, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Diemen to Zaanstad by light rail 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 Diemen

Diemen is located at Diemen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Diemen, Diemerbrug.

Bus stations close to Diemen:

  • Diemen, Diemerbrug
  • Diemen, Vinkenbrug
  • Beukenhorst

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 light rail and train via 19 and IC

To get from Diemen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the 19 light rail from Diemen Sniep station to Station Sloterdijk (Perron N) station. Next, take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min.

64min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1919
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Diemen Sniep

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Diemen Sniep
    ID 00453
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1919
    Wait for light rail
    19
    Station Sloterdijk
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Station Sloterdijk (Perron N)
    ID 02361
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    70 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 6
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 19, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 19, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

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

    The 19 light rail line goes from Diemen Sniep station near Diemen to Station Sloterdijk station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Station Sloterdijk station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Diemen and Zaanstad in Netherlands by light rail and train is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the 19 light rail from the Diemen Sniep station near Diemen in Netherlands.

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

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

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