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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, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SPR train from Utrecht Terwijde station to Utrecht Centraal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally 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 24 min.

84min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 800800
Walk to Zaanse Schans
Leaves from Utrecht Terwijde
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Terwijde
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Tiel
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Enkhuizen
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Centraal Station
    ID 57005120
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Zaanse Schans
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221160
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Zaanse Schans
    Walk to
    Zaanse Schans
    Schansend
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SPR, 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 SPR train from Utrecht Terwijde station to Woerden 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 35 min.

95min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 6969
Walk to Zaanse Schans
Leaves from Utrecht Terwijde
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Terwijde
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woerden
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wormerveer
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wormerveer, Station
    ID 37324190
    90 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 56.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 84 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 Zaanse Schans, Zaanstad

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

Train stations close to Zaanse Schans:

  • Zaandijk Zaanse Schans
  • Zaandam
  • Wormerveer

Bus stations close to Zaanse Schans:

  • Zaandam, Borgerdiep
  • Zaandijk, Guisweg/Zaanse Schans
  • Zaandijk, Beeldentuin

Alternative route by bus and train via SPR, 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 SPR train from Utrecht Terwijde station to Woerden 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 35 min.

95min
Walk to train stationTrain - SPR
SPR
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 6969
Walk to Zaanse Schans
Leaves from Utrecht Terwijde
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Terwijde
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Woerden
    10 min
  • 4
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Uitgeest
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wormerveer
    60 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wormerveer, Station
    ID 37324190
    90 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 84 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line IC, Bus line 800.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line SPR, Bus line 69.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans?

    The SPR train line goes from Utrecht Terwijde station near Utrecht in Utrecht to Tiel station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Tiel 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 Utrecht and Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad by train and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the SPR train from the Utrecht Terwijde station near Utrecht in Utrecht.

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

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

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