There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans by train, bus, taxi or car
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Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans by train
The train journey time between Amsterdam and Zaanse Schans is around 17 min and covers a distance of around 15 km. Operated by Dutch Railways (NS), the Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans train service departs from Amsterdam Centraal and arrives in Zaandijk Zaanse Schans. Typically 263 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans is to bus which costs €3 - €5 and takes 37 min.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans is to taxi which costs €50 - €65 and takes 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam, Noorderpark and arriving at Zaandam, Zaanse Schans. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Zaandijk Zaanse Schans. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
It is 12 km from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans. It is approximately 18.3 km to drive.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs €6 - €16.
The train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans bus services, operated by EBS, depart from Amsterdam, Noorderpark station.
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans is to train which takes 17 min and costs €6 - €16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €5 and takes 37 min.
- Distance: 12.2 km
- Duration: 17 min
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Zaanse Schans, Netherlands?
Dutch Railways (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €6 - €16 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, EBS operates a bus from Amsterdam, Noorderpark to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €3 - €5 and the journey takes 37 min. Connexxion also services this route every 30 minutes.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6 - €16
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class Full Fare
- €6 - €10
- 1st Class Full Fare
- €10 - €16
- Website
- ebs-ov.nl
Bus from Amsterdam, Noorderpark to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- EBS
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- Phone
- 0900 - 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €4
- Website
- https://www.connexxion.nl/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- €50 - €65
TCA Taxi
- Phone
- +31 20 777 7777
- Website
- tcataxi.nl
Taxi Now
- Phone
- +31 20 2101325
- Website
- taxi-now.nl
Staxi
- Phone
- +31 20 705 8888
- Website
- staxi.nl
PrimoTaxi
- Phone
- + 31 10 262 2540
- Website
- primotaxi.nl
Goedkoopnaarschiphol.NL
- Phone
- +31 20 260 0810
- Website
- goedkoopnaarschiphol.nl
Dutch Cab Company
- Phone
- +31 202101511
- Website
- dutchcabcompany.nl
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans bus services, operated by EBS, arrive at Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station.
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Dutch Railways (NS), arrive at Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans is 18 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans.
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