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 417 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Zaanse Schans is 1351.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Zaanse Schans is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Zaanse Schans is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1351.
Last updated: 28 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans is to bus which costs €3 - €5 and takes 42 min.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans is to taxi which costs €45 - €55 and takes 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Amsterdam, Centraal Station station and arriving at Zaandam, Zaanse Schans. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 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 €7 - €18.
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 Connexxion, depart from Amsterdam, Centraal 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 €7 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €3 - €5 and takes 42 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 €7 - €18 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Connexxion operates a bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €3 - €5 and the journey takes 42 min. Dutch Railways (NS) also services this route 3 times a week.
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- 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
- €7 - €18
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €11
- 1st Class
- €12 - €18
- Phone
- 0900 - 266 63 99
- Website
- connexxion.nl
Bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Connexxion
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Bus from Amsterdam Centraal to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- €45 - €55
TCA Taxi
- Phone
- +31 20 777 7777
- Website
- tcataxi.nl
Taxi Team Amsterdam
- Phone
- +31 64 444 4087
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
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Zaanse Schans bus services, operated by Connexxion, 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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