How to travel from Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam, Netherlands

The distance between Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam is around 86km (53 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Rotterdam Centraal.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Rotterdam.

  • Duration1hr
  • Distance86km (53 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam

There are several options for getting from Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €13 ($13).

The distance between Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam is around 86km (53 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 65km (41 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1hr to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam is to drive which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €13 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 35m.

Dutch Railways run train services between Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, 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 Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam. We recommend that you drive to Rotterdam. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam. We recommend that you take the train to Rotterdam Centraal. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Rotterdam is Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) (RTM) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam. The distance is around 86km (53 miles) by road and it will take around 1hr in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Transport options from Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
€18($18)
hourly94km (59 miles)
Drive
1hr
€13($13)
on demand86km (53 miles)

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Airports near Rotterdam

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

RTM
Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Rotterdam
AMS
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
International Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Rotterdam
EIN
Eindhoven Airport (EIN)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Rotterdam