The average train between Leiden and Zaandam takes 51 min and the fastest train takes 44 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Leiden to Zaandam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Leiden and Zaandam. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 6:17 PM which arrives into Zaandam at 7:04 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 51 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 54m • 1 change
51 min • 1 change
50 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Zaandam. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Zaandam station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Leiden to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Zaandam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Book your Leiden to Zaandam train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leiden and Zaandam is 38.5 km. The road distance is 46 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €4–9 and the journey takes 29 min.
