How to get from Zaandam to Thialf by bus and train?

From Zaandam to Thialf by bus and train

To get from Zaandam to Thialf in Heerenveen, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 6261 bus from Heerenveen, Busstation station to Oranjewoud, Elisabethlaan station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 35 min.

215min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 62616261
Walk to Thialf
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaandam
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerenveen
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerenveen, Busstation
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 62616261
    Wait for bus
    6261
    Oranjewoud
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oranjewoud, Elisabethlaan
    ID 24100930
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thialf
    Walk to
    Thialf
    Pim Mulierlaan 1
    1.51 km • 20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Zaandam to Thialf by bus and train via IC, IC and 6251

To get from Zaandam to Thialf in Heerenveen, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 6251 bus from Heerenveen, Busstation station to Nieuweschoot, Nieuweschoot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 62516251
Walk to Thialf
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaandam
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerenveen
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerenveen, Busstation
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 62516251
    Wait for bus
    6251
    Nieuweschoot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nieuweschoot, Nieuweschoot
    ID 24161500
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thialf
    Walk to
    Thialf
    Pim Mulierlaan 1
    1.36 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Zaandam to Thialf

The distance between Zaandam, Heerenveen and Thialf, Heerenveen is approximately 209.68 km, which can typically be travelled in 215 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zaandam to Thialf by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Heerenveen – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Zaandam

Zaandam is located at Zaandam, Heerenveen and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam, Station.

Train stations close to Zaandam:

  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Koog Aan De Zaan
  • Zaandijk Zaanse Schans

Bus stations close to Zaandam:

  • Zaandam, Station
  • Zaandam, Houtveldweg/Station
  • Zaandam, Vinkenstraat

Ferry stations close to Zaandam:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam

Public transit stations close to Thialf, Heerenveen

Thialf is located at Pim Mulierlaan 1, Heerenveen and the nearest public transit station is Heerenveen, Blau Hûs.

Train stations close to Thialf:

  • Heerenveen

Bus stations close to Thialf:

  • Heerenveen, Blau Hûs
  • Heerenveen, Tolhuis
  • Oudeschoot, Marktweg

Related Routes

Alternative route from Zaandam to Thialf by bus and train via IC, IC and 6251

To get from Zaandam to Thialf in Heerenveen, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Zaandam station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the 6251 bus from Heerenveen, Busstation station to Nieuweschoot, Nieuweschoot station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 48 min.

228min
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 62516251
Walk to Thialf
Leaves from Zaandam

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zaandam
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Nijmegen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    41 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Heerenveen
    96 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Heerenveen, Busstation
    120 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 62516251
    Wait for bus
    6251
    Nieuweschoot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nieuweschoot, Nieuweschoot
    ID 24161500
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Thialf
    Walk to
    Thialf
    Pim Mulierlaan 1
    1.36 km • 18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Zaandam to Thialf?

    The fastest way takes 215 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 6261.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Zaandam to Thialf?

    The alternative route takes 228 minutes, using Train line IC, Train line IC, Bus line 6251.

  • Is there a direct train between Zaandam and Thialf?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zaandam to Thialf?

    The IC train line goes from Nijmegen station near Zaandam in Zaanstad to Utrecht Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Utrecht Centraal station near Thialf in Heerenveen.

  • How long does it take to travel from Zaandam to Thialf by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Zaandam in Zaanstad and Thialf in Heerenveen by train and bus is about 3 hr 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Zaandam to get to Thialf?

    Get on the IC train from the Nijmegen station near Zaandam in Zaanstad.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Zaandam and Thialf?

    Get off the train at the Utrecht Centraal stop, which is closest to Thialf in Heerenveen.

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