The average train between Leiden and Zaanse Schans takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 51 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Leiden to Zaanse Schans. 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 30 minutes between Leiden and Zaanse Schans. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Leiden is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Zaanse Schans at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Leiden station and arriving at Zaanse Schans station via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Leiden to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.
Leiden to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station.
Book your Leiden to Zaanse Schans train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Leiden and Zaanse Schans is 41.4 km. The road distance is 53 km.
You can take a train from Leiden Centraal to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans via Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 56 min.