How to travel from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

The distance between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans is around 126km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Almere Centrum and then to Zaandam.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance126km (78 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans

There are several options for getting from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).

The distance between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans is around 126km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Almere Centrum and Zaandam. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans. We recommend that you drive to Zaanse Schans. instead which will take 1h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans. We recommend that you take the train to Almere Centrum and then to Zaandam. instead which will take 2h 20m.

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 Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans. The distance is around 126km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

How do I get from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans

Transport options from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
€40($40)
every 2 hours211km (131 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€26($26)
on demand126km (78 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