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How to get from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RS train from Arkel station to Leerdam station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 85 bus and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min.

101min
Walk to train station
Train - RSRS
Bus - 8585
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Arkel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arkel
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Geldermalsen
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leerdam
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leerdam, Station Leerdam (Perron B)
    ID 51760120
    20 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Utrecht Cs Via Kanaleneiland-Zuid
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C6)
    ID 50000125
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    130 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 9
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via RS, 387 and IC

To get from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RS train from Arkel station to Gorinchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 387 bus and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - RSRS
Bus - 387387
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Arkel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arkel
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Dordrecht
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gorinchem
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorinchem, Station (Perron H)
    ID 51750079
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 387387
    Wait for bus
    387
    Utrecht Cs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C1)
    ID 50000120
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 9
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad

The distance between Giessenlanden, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 87.65 km, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Giessenlanden

Giessenlanden is located at Giessenlanden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Arkel, Station.

Train stations close to Giessenlanden:

  • Arkel
  • Gorinchem

Bus stations close to Giessenlanden:

  • Arkel, Station
  • Arkel, Bloklandsepaal
  • Arkel, Schotdeurenbrug

Public transit stations close to Zaanstad, Netherlands

Zaanstad is located at Zaanstad, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Zaandam.

Train stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam
  • Zaandam Kogerveld
  • Koog Aan De Zaan

Bus stations close to Zaanstad:

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

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam
  • Hempontplein

Alternative route by bus and train via RS, 387 and IC

To get from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RS train from Arkel station to Gorinchem station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 387 bus and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 55 min.

115min
Walk to train station
Train - RSRS
Bus - 387387
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Arkel

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Arkel
    30 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - RSRS
    Wait for train
    RS
    Dordrecht
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Gorinchem
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gorinchem, Station (Perron H)
    ID 51750079
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 387387
    Wait for bus
    387
    Utrecht Cs
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C1)
    ID 50000120
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    120 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 9
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line RS, Bus line 85, Bus line IC.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad?

    The alternative route takes 115 minutes, using Bus line RS, Bus line 387, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct train between Giessenlanden and Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    The RS train line goes from Arkel station near Giessenlanden to Geldermalsen station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Geldermalsen station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Giessenlanden to Zaanstad in Netherlands by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Giessenlanden and Zaanstad in Netherlands by train and bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Giessenlanden to get to Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    Get on the RS train from the Arkel station near Giessenlanden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Giessenlanden and Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    Get off the train at the Geldermalsen station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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