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Zaandam to Leeuwarden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zaandam and Leeuwarden takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Zaandam to Leeuwarden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 52m
Duration
224 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
3h 22m
€24–49

Zaandam to Leeuwarden train times

Trains run hourly between Zaandam and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 54m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 54m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 54m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zaandam to Leeuwarden? 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.

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  • Distance: 223.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Zaandam, Netherlands and Leeuwarden, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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