How to get from Vlaardingen to Zaanstad by metro and train?

By metro and train

To get from Vlaardingen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station to Schiedam Centrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
    ID HA8208
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Schiedam Centrum
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    63 min
  • 6
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zaandam
  • 7
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by metro and train via B, IC and IC

To get from Vlaardingen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station to Schiedam Centrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
    ID HA8208
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Schiedam Centrum
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    63 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 7
    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 Vlaardingen to Zaanstad

The distance between Vlaardingen, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 91.97 km, which can typically be travelled in 104 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vlaardingen to Zaanstad by 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 Vlaardingen

Vlaardingen is located at Vlaardingen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Vlaardingen West.

Metro stations close to Vlaardingen:

  • Vlaardingen West
  • Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
  • Vlaardingen Centrum

Bus stations close to Vlaardingen:

  • Vlaardingen, Wiardi Beckmansingel
  • Vlaardingen, Erasmusplein
  • Vlaardingen, Buys Ballotlaan

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 metro and train via B, IC and IC

To get from Vlaardingen to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one metro line and 2 train lines: take the B metro from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station to Schiedam Centrum station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to metro stationMetro - B
Metro - B
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West
    ID HA8208
    200 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Metro - B
    Wait for metro
    B
    Nesselande
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Schiedam Centrum
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    63 min
  • 6
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 7
    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 Vlaardingen to Zaanstad?

    The fastest way takes 104 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line B, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct metro between Vlaardingen and Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 44 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Vlaardingen to Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    The B metro line goes from Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station near Vlaardingen to Nesselande station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Nesselande station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Vlaardingen and Zaanstad in Netherlands by metro and train is about 1 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Vlaardingen to get to Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    Get on the B metro from the Vlaardingen, Vlaardingen West station near Vlaardingen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Vlaardingen and Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    Get off the metro at the Nesselande station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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