What is the cheapest way to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station?

The cheapest way to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station is to train which costs €5 - €12 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station?

The fastest way to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station is to drive which takes 41 min and costs €8 - €13.

Is there a direct bus between Leiden and Zaandam, Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Leiden to Zaandam, Station station. However, there are services departing from Leiden, Groenoord and arriving at Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk via Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Leiden and Zaandam, Station?

No, there is no direct train from Leiden to Zaandam, Station. However, there are services departing from Leiden Centraal and arriving at Zaandam via Amsterdam Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42 min.

How far is it from Leiden to Zaandam, Station?

The distance between Leiden and Zaandam, Station is 50 km. The road distance is 50.3 km.

How do I travel from Leiden to Zaandam, Station without a car?

The best way to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station without a car is to train which takes 42 min and costs €5 - €12.

How long does it take to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station?

It takes approximately 42 min to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Zaandam, Station bus from?

Leiden to Zaandam, Station bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., depart from Leiden, Groenoord station.

Where do I catch the Leiden to Zaandam, Station train from?

Leiden to Zaandam, Station train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leiden Centraal station.

Train or bus from Leiden to Zaandam, Station?

The best way to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station is to train which takes 42 min and costs €5 - €12. Alternatively, you can line 365 bus and line 369 bus, which costs €12 - €16 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Leiden to Zaandam, Station bus arrive?

Leiden to Zaandam, Station bus services, operated by Qbuzz B.V., arrive at Schiphol, Airport/Plaza station.

Where does the Leiden to Zaandam, Station train arrive?

Leiden to Zaandam, Station train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Leiden to Zaandam, Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Leiden to Zaandam, Station is 50 km. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Leiden to Zaandam, Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Leiden to Zaandam, Station?

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Where can I stay near Zaandam, Station?

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Leiden to Zaandam, Station - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 365 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Leiden to Zaandam, Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain Intercity
42 min
€6–12
Line 365 bus, line 369 bus
1. Take the bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Schiphol, Airport/Plazabus 365
2. Take the bus from Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza to Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijkbus 369
1h 35m
€12–16
Drive 50.3 km
1. Drive from Leiden to Zaandam, Stationcar 50.3 km
41 min
€9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Leiden to Zaandam, Stationtaxi 50.3 km
41 min
€160–200

Leiden to Zaandam, Station by train

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Distance: 49.8 km
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Zaandam, Station, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leiden Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijk every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €4–10 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Zaandam via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza, Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 1h 35m.

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