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

From Houten to Zaanstad by bus and train

To get from Houten to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 48 bus from Houten, Molenzoom station to Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 74 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 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Bus - 7474
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houten, Molenzoom

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houten, Molenzoom
    ID 51280580
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City
    ID 51225000
    21 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Zeist Via Utrecht Cs
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cs Jaarbeurszijde (Perron C4)
    ID 50000123
    24 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    100 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Helder
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Houten to Zaanstad by bus, light rail and train

To get from Houten to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 48 bus from Houten, Molenzoom station to Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 light rail and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Light Rail - 2020
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houten, Molenzoom

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houten, Molenzoom
    ID 51280580
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City
    ID 51225000
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City (Perron A)
    ID 51225020
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2020
    Wait for light rail
    20
    Utrecht Cs
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cs Jaarbeursplein (Perron H1)
    ID 50000210
    20 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
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Public transit directions from Houten to Zaanstad

The distance between Houten, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 72.49 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Houten 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 Houten

Houten is located at Houten, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Houten, Molenzoom.

Train stations close to Houten:

  • Houten
  • Houten Castellum

Bus stations close to Houten:

  • Houten, Molenzoom
  • Houten, Het Spoor
  • Houten, De Molen

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

Ferry stations close to Zaanstad:

  • Zaandam, Zaandam
  • Hempontplein

Related Routes

From Houten to Zaanstad by bus, light rail and train

To get from Houten to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 48 bus from Houten, Molenzoom station to Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 light rail and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4848
Light Rail - 2020
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Houten, Molenzoom

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Houten, Molenzoom
    ID 51280580
    10 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4848
    Wait for bus
    48
    Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City
    ID 51225000
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Nieuwegein, Nieuwegein City (Perron A)
    ID 51225020
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 2020
    Wait for light rail
    20
    Utrecht Cs
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Cs Jaarbeursplein (Perron H1)
    ID 50000210
    20 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 74, Bus line IC.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 48, Bus line 20, Bus line IC.

  • Is there a direct bus between Houten and Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Houten to Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    The 48 bus line goes from Houten, Molenzoom station near Houten to Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Houten and Zaanstad in Netherlands by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Houten to get to Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    Get on the 48 bus from the Houten, Molenzoom stop near Houten in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Houten and Zaanstad in Netherlands?

    Get off the bus at the Nieuwegein Via De Liesbosch station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.