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

From Amsterdam to Zaanstad by light rail and train

To get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad in Zaanstad, take the 2 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Koog Aan De Zaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min.

45min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 22
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Zaanstad
Leaves from Dam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05071
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 22
    Wait for light rail
    2
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Koog Aan De Zaan
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Zaanstad
    Walk to
    Zaanstad
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Zaanstad by light rail and train via 13 and SPR

To get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad in Zaanstad, take the 13 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Koog Aan De Zaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1313
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Zaanstad
Leaves from Dam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05071
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1313
    Wait for light rail
    13
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Koog Aan De Zaan
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Zaanstad
    Walk to
    Zaanstad
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amsterdam to Zaanstad

The distance between Amsterdam, Zaanstad and Zaanstad, Zaanstad is approximately 16.18 km, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amsterdam to Zaanstad by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Zaanstad – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Amsterdam

Amsterdam is located at Amsterdam, Zaanstad and the nearest public transit station is Amsterdam, Dam.

Bus stations close to Amsterdam:

  • Dam
  • Westermarkt
  • Nieuwezijds Kolk

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad, Zaanstad

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

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Koog Aan De Zaan
  • Zaandam

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Frans Halsstraat
  • Zaandam, Breedweer
  • Zaandam, Vincent Van Goghweg

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

Related Routes

Alternative route from Amsterdam to Zaanstad by light rail and train via 13 and SPR

To get from Amsterdam to Zaanstad in Zaanstad, take the 13 light rail from Dam station to Centraal Station station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Koog Aan De Zaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min.

46min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 1313
Train - SPR
SPR
Walk to Zaanstad
Leaves from Dam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Dam
    ID 05071
    210 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 1313
    Wait for light rail
    13
    Centraal Station
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Centraal Station
    ID 05011
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Koog Aan De Zaan
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Zaanstad
    Walk to
    Zaanstad
    910 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 13, Bus line SPR.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Amsterdam and Zaanstad?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Amsterdam to Zaanstad?

    The 2 light rail line goes from Dam station near Amsterdam in Amsterdam to Centraal Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Centraal Station station near Zaanstad in Zaanstad.

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

    The total travel time between Amsterdam in Amsterdam and Zaanstad in Zaanstad by light rail and train is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Amsterdam to get to Zaanstad?

    Get on the 2 light rail from the Dam station near Amsterdam in Amsterdam.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Amsterdam and Zaanstad?

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

  • When is the first train from Amsterdam to Zaanstad?

    The first train from Amsterdam in Amsterdam to Zaanstad in Zaanstad is Sprinter | Uitgeest - Rotterdam Centraal. It leaves the Amsterdam Centraal station at 8:43 AM.