How to travel from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam is around 15km (10 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 17min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam by train, bus, 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 Centraal.

  • Duration18min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €11($11)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Amsterdam IJtunnel.

  • Duration41min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    €4($4)
Operated by

Connexxion

🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Amsterdam.

  • Duration17min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

TCA Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Amsterdam.

  • Duration17min
  • Distance19km (12 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam

There are several options for getting from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €4 ($4) and will take around 41min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 17min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam is around 15km (10 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 12km (8 miles)

It takes around 18min to get from Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam is to take a taxi which takes around 17min and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €4 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 18min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 18min.

Dutch Railways run train services between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 18min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam. It typically takes around 41min and departs every 30 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 30 mins and takes 41min.

Connexxion run regular bus services between Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 41min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Amsterdam Centraal. instead which will take 18min.

The closest major airport to Amsterdam is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam. 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 Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam. The distance is around 19km (12 miles) by road and it will take around 17min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 18min and will usually cost around €11 ($11).

How do I get from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam

Compare travel optionsbetween Zaanse Schans and Amsterdam

Transport options from Zaanse Schans to Amsterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18min
€11($11)
hourly15km (10 miles)
Bus
41min
€4($4)
every 15 mins20km (13 miles)
Taxi
17min
€65($65)
on demand19km (12 miles)
Drive
17min
€3($3)
on demand19km (12 miles)

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Airports near Amsterdam

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

AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Amsterdam
RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Amsterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
107km (67 miles) from Amsterdam