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.
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 Schans → Venlo if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA and then to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans.
Take the train to Duesseldorf Hbf then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).
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Take the bus to Nijmegen Centraal Station then take the train to Amsterdam Centraal.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | €31($31) | hourly | 184km (114 miles) |
Train and Plane | 2h 40m | €415($415) | hourly | 269km (167 miles) |
Bus and Train | 3h 45m | €33($33) | hourly | 200km (125 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €39($39) | on demand | 185km (115 miles) |
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The following major airports near Zaanse Schans offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.