How to travel from Venlo to Zaanse Schans, Netherlands

The distance between Venlo and Zaanse Schans is around 184km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA and then to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €31($31)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €415($415)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nijmegen Centraal Station then take the train to Amsterdam Centraal.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Zaanse Schans.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance185km (115 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Venlo and Zaanse Schans

There are several options for getting from Venlo to Zaanse Schans by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €31 ($31) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Venlo and Zaanse Schans is around 184km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Venlo and Zaanse Schans by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Venlo to Zaanse Schans is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Venlo and Zaanse Schans, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €31 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Venlo and Zaanse Schans. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Venlo to Zaanse Schans. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Venlo and Zaanse Schans. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Venlo and Zaanse Schans. We recommend that you drive to Zaanse Schans. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Venlo to Zaanse Schans. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Venlo and Zaanse Schans. The distance is around 185km (115 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Venlo to Zaanse Schans is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

How do I get from Venlo to Zaanse Schans

Compare travel optionsbetween Venlo and Zaanse Schans

Transport options from Venlo to Zaanse Schans
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
€31($31)
hourly184km (114 miles)
Train and Plane
2h 40m
€415($415)
hourly269km (167 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 45m
€33($33)
hourly200km (125 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€39($39)
on demand185km (115 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