The average train between Zaandam and Alphen aan den Rijn takes 1h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn. 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 Zaandam and Alphen aan den Rijn. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Alphen aan den Rijn at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and take an average of 1h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station and arriving at Alphen a/d Rijn station via Leiden Centraal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zaandam to Alphen aan den Rijn train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Alphen a/d Rijn station.
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The distance between Zaandam and Alphen aan den Rijn is 36.3 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Alphen a/d Rijn via Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Leiden Centraal in around 1h 15m.