The average train between Zaandam and Leiden takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 46 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Zaandam to Leiden. 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 Zaandam and Leiden. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Leiden at 7:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 53 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 38m • 1 change
1h 3m • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
48 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Zaandam to Leiden. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Leiden station via Leiden Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Zaandam to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zaandam to Leiden train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Zaandam to Leiden train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zaandam and Leiden is 38.5 km. The road distance is 50 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leiden Centraal every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €4–10 and the journey takes 31 min.
