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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 23 min.

83min
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
    Hertogenbosch ('S)
  • 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
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 4, IC and 800

To get from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Het Zand station to Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D1) 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 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 800800
Walk to Zaanse Schans
Leaves from Het Zand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Het Zand
    ID 51111240
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Voordorp Via Utrecht Cs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D1)
    ID 50000130
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Centraal Station
    ID 57005120
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Zaanse Schans
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221160
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zaanse Schans
    Walk to
    Zaanse Schans
    Schansend
    210 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 56.57 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 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, 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 4, IC and 800

To get from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Het Zand station to Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D1) 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 29 min.

89min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 800800
Walk to Zaanse Schans
Leaves from Het Zand

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Het Zand
    ID 51111240
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Voordorp Via Utrecht Cs
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron D1)
    ID 50000130
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Amsterdam Centraal
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amsterdam, Centraal Station
    ID 57005120
    80 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 800800
    Wait for bus
    800
    Zaanse Schans
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zaandam, Zaanse Schans
    ID 37221160
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Zaanse Schans
    Walk to
    Zaanse Schans
    Schansend
    210 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 83 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 89 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line IC, Bus line 800.

  • 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 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Utrecht to Zaanse Schans?

    The SPR train line goes from Utrecht Terwijde station near Utrecht in Utrecht to Hertogenbosch ('S) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Zaanse Schans 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 23 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 Zaanse Schans stop, which is closest to Zaanse Schans in Zaanstad.

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