How to get from Voorschoten to Zaanstad by train?

From Voorschoten to Zaanstad by train

To get from Voorschoten to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SPR train from De Vink station to Leiden Centraal 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 7 min.

67min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from De Vink

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    De Vink
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Dronten
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    31 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

From Voorschoten to Zaanstad by bus and train

To get from Voorschoten to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Voorschoten, Trompweg station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal 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 23 min.

83min
Bus - 55
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Voorschoten, Trompweg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Voorschoten
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447100
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 8
    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 Voorschoten to Zaanstad

The distance between Voorschoten, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 53.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Voorschoten 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 Voorschoten

Voorschoten is located at Voorschoten, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Voorschoten, Trompweg.

Train stations close to Voorschoten:

  • Voorschoten
  • Leiden Centraal
  • De Vink

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

From Voorschoten to Zaanstad by bus and train

To get from Voorschoten to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Voorschoten, Trompweg station to Leiden, Leiden Centraal 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 23 min.

83min
Bus - 55
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Voorschoten, Trompweg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Voorschoten
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Leiden Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leiden, Leiden Centraal
    ID 54447100
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leiden Centraal
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Sloterdijk
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 8
    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 Voorschoten to Zaanstad?

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The SPR train line goes from De Vink station near Voorschoten to Dronten station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Dronten station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Voorschoten and Zaanstad in Netherlands by train is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the SPR train from the De Vink station near Voorschoten in Netherlands.

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

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