How to get from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad by train?

By train

To get from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the IC train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min.

60min
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Amersfoort Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Amsterdam Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    33 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zaandam
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via SPR and SPR

To get from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Amersfoort Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zaandam
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zaandam
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad

The distance between Amersfoort Centraal, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 56.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amersfoort Centraal 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 Amersfoort Centraal

Amersfoort Centraal is located at Amersfoort Centraal, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Amersfoort, Centraal Station.

Train stations close to Amersfoort Centraal:

  • Amersfoort Schothorst
  • Amersfoort Centraal

Bus stations close to Amersfoort Centraal:

  • Amersfoort, Centraal Station
  • Amersfoort Centraal
  • Amersfoort, Centraal Station (Perron B)

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 train via SPR and SPR

To get from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad in Netherlands, take the SPR train from Amersfoort Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the SPR train from Amsterdam Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min.

70min
Train - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Amersfoort Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Amersfoort Centraal
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zaandam
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    49 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Zaandam
  • 5
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line SPR.

  • Is there a direct train between Amersfoort Centraal and Zaanstad?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad?

    The IC train line goes from Amsterdam Centraal station near Amersfoort Centraal in Amersfoort to Amsterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Amsterdam Centraal station near Zaanstad in Netherlands.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amersfoort Centraal to Zaanstad by train?

    The total travel time between Amersfoort Centraal in Amersfoort and Zaanstad in Netherlands by train is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Amersfoort Centraal to get to Zaanstad?

    Get on the IC train from the Amsterdam Centraal station near Amersfoort Centraal in Amersfoort.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Amersfoort Centraal and Zaanstad?

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

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