The average train between Zaandam and Leeuwarden takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Zaandam and Leeuwarden. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Leeuwarden at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Leeuwarden. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Leeuwarden station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Zaandam to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Zaandam station.
Zaandam to Leeuwarden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Zaandam to Leeuwarden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zaandam and Leeuwarden is 107.5 km. The road distance is 231 km.
You can take a train from Zaandam to Leeuwarden via Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 19m.