The distance between Zaanse Schans and Emmen is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Zaanse Schans to Emmen 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 Emmen → Zaanse Schans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Zwolle and then to Emmen.
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There are several options for getting from Zaanse Schans to Emmen by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Zaanse Schans and Emmen is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 147km (92 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Zaanse Schans and Emmen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Emmen is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Zaanse Schans and Emmen, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaanse Schans and Emmen. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zaanse Schans to Emmen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Centraal and Zwolle. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
Dutch Railways and Blauwnet run train services between Zaanse Schans and Emmen. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Zaanse Schans and Emmen. We recommend that you drive to Emmen. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaanse Schans to Emmen. We recommend that you take the train to Zwolle and then to Emmen. instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Emmen is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Emmen. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) 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 Zaanse Schans and Emmen. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Emmen is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 40m | €25($25) | hourly | 192km (119 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | €40($40) | on demand | 193km (120 miles) |
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The following major airports near Emmen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.