How to travel from Amersfoort to Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

The distance between Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans is around 59km (37 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 46min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Amersfoort to Zaanse Schans by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Zaanse SchansAmersfoort if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal then take the bus to Zaandam Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Taxi Utrecht Midland

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Drive

Drive to Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance63km (39 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans

There are several options for getting from Amersfoort to Zaanse Schans by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 1h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 46min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 53km (33 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Amersfoort to Zaanse Schans is to take a taxi which takes around 46min and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 10m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans. We recommend that you take a taxi to Zaanse Schans. instead which will take 46min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amersfoort to Zaanse Schans. We recommend that you take the train to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans. instead which will take 1h 10m.

The closest major airport to Zaanse Schans is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Zaanse Schans. Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) and Eindhoven Airport (EIN) (EIN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans. The distance is around 63km (39 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Amersfoort to Zaanse Schans is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €12 ($12).

How do I get from Amersfoort to Zaanse Schans

Compare travel optionsbetween Amersfoort and Zaanse Schans

Transport options from Amersfoort to Zaanse Schans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€12($12)
hourly59km (37 miles)
Train and Bus
1h 30m
€15($15)
every 30 mins65km (41 miles)
Taxi
46min
€170($170)
on demand63km (39 miles)
Drive
46min
€13($13)
on demand63km (39 miles)

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Airports near Zaanse Schans

The following major airports near Zaanse Schans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Zaanse Schans
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Zaanse Schans
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
120km (74 miles) from Zaanse Schans