The average train between Zaandam and Leiden Centraal takes 53 min and the fastest train takes 45 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Zaandam to Leiden Centraal. 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 Centraal. The earliest departure is at 1:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam is at 6:25 PM which arrives into Leiden Centraal 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 Centraal. However, there are services departing from Zaandam station and arriving at Leiden Centraal station via Leiden Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
Zaandam to Leiden Centraal train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Zaandam to Leiden Centraal train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leiden Centraal station.
Book your Zaandam to Leiden Centraal train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Zaandam and Leiden Centraal is 38.3 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 32 min.