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How to get from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad, take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, take the 800 bus from Amsterdam, Centraal Station station to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min.

65min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 800800
Walk to Zaanse Schans
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Centraal Station
    ID 57005120
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Zaanse Schans
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221160
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Zaanse Schans
    Walk to
    Zaanse Schans
    Schansend
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, SPR and 69

To get from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the 69 bus from Wormerveer, Station station to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 6969
Walk to Zaanse Schans
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wormerveer
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wormerveer, Station
    ID 37324190
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Zaandam Via Zaanse Schans
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221150
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Zaanse Schans
    Walk to
    Zaanse Schans
    Schansend
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans

The distance between Utrecht, Zaanstad and Zaanse Schans, Zaanstad is approximately 51.37 km, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Zaanstad – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Utrecht

Utrecht is located at Utrecht, Zaanstad and the nearest public transit station is Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A1).

Train stations close to Utrecht:

  • Utrecht Centraal

Bus stations close to Utrecht:

  • Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A1)
  • Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A2)
  • Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A3)

Public transit stations close to Zaanse Schans, Zaanstad

Zaanse Schans is located at Schansend, Zaanstad and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam, Zaanse Schans.

Train stations close to Zaanse Schans:

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

Bus stations close to Zaanse Schans:

  • Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
  • Zaandijk, Beeldentuin
  • Zaandijk, Willem Dreeslaan

Alternative route by bus and train via IC, SPR and 69

To get from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Amsterdam Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SPR train and finally take the 69 bus from Wormerveer, Station station to Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 6969
Walk to Zaanse Schans
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wormerveer
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wormerveer, Station
    ID 37324190
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6969
    Wait for bus
    69
    Zaandam Via Zaanse Schans
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221150
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Zaanse Schans
    Walk to
    Zaanse Schans
    Schansend
    160 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 800.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans?

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line SPR, Bus line 69.

  • Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Zaanse Schans?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans?

    The IC train line goes from Den Helder station near Utrecht in Netherlands to Amsterdam Centraal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Amsterdam Centraal station near Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad.

  • How long does it take to travel from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Utrecht in Netherlands and Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad by train and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Utrecht to get to Zaanse Schans?

    Get on the IC train from the Den Helder station near Utrecht in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Utrecht and Zaanse Schans?

    Get off the train at the Amsterdam Centraal stop, which is closest to Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad.

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