The distance between Zaanse Schans and Leeuwarden is around 127km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Zaanse Schans to Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden → Zaanse Schans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Leeuwarden.
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There are several options for getting from Zaanse Schans to Leeuwarden by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).
The distance between Zaanse Schans and Leeuwarden is around 127km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Zaanse Schans and Leeuwarden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Leeuwarden is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Zaanse Schans and Leeuwarden, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaanse Schans and Leeuwarden. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Zaanse Schans to Leeuwarden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Amsterdam Centraal and Almere Centrum. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Dutch Railways run train services between Zaanse Schans and Leeuwarden. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Leeuwarden. We recommend that you drive to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 1h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaanse Schans to Leeuwarden. We recommend that you take the train to Leeuwarden. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Leeuwarden is Eelde Airport (GRQ) (GRQ) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Leeuwarden. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) (AMS) and Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) 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 Leeuwarden. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Leeuwarden is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €40($40) | every 2 hours | 211km (131 miles) |
Train to Leeuwarden | 2h 55m | €34($34) | every 4 hours | 224km (139 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | €27($27) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
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The following major airports near Leeuwarden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Netherlands and internationally.