How to travel from Leiden to Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

The distance between Leiden and Zaanse Schans is around 49km (31 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 40min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leiden to Zaanse Schans by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Sloterdijk and then to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration44min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration40min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Drive

Drive to Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration40min
  • Distance54km (34 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leiden and Zaanse Schans

There are several options for getting from Leiden to Zaanse Schans by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 44min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Leiden and Zaanse Schans is around 49km (31 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 43km (26 miles)

It takes around 44min to get from Leiden and Zaanse Schans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 40min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leiden to Zaanse Schans is to take a taxi which takes around 40min and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Leiden and Zaanse Schans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leiden and Zaanse Schans. It typically takes around 44min and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leiden to Zaanse Schans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Sloterdijk. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 44min.

Dutch Railways run train services between Leiden and Zaanse Schans. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 44min, 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 Leiden and Zaanse Schans. We recommend that you take a taxi to Zaanse Schans. instead which will take 40min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leiden to Zaanse Schans. We recommend that you take the train to Amsterdam Sloterdijk and then to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans. instead which will take 44min.

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 Leiden and Zaanse Schans. The distance is around 54km (34 miles) by road and it will take around 40min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leiden to Zaanse Schans is to take the train which takes, on average, 44min and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

How do I get from Leiden to Zaanse Schans

Compare travel optionsbetween Leiden and Zaanse Schans

Transport options from Leiden to Zaanse Schans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
44min
€23($23)
every 30 mins49km (31 miles)
Taxi
40min
€180($180)
on demand54km (34 miles)
Drive
40min
€9($9)
on demand54km (34 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