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

By bus and train

To get from Staphorst to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 217 bus from Lichtmis, Busstation station to Zwolle, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the SPR train from Schiphol Airport station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Bus - 217217
Train - IC
IC
Train - SPR
SPR
Leaves from Lichtmis, Busstation

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Staphorst
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Zwolle Via De Lichtmis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004006
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Den Haag Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Schiphol Airport
    67 min
  • 7
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Hoorn Kersenboogerd
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 217, IC and IC

To get from Staphorst to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 217 bus from Lichtmis, Busstation station to Zwolle, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 217217
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Lichtmis, Busstation

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Staphorst
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Zwolle Via De Lichtmis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004006
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    51 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Staphorst to Zaanstad

The distance between Staphorst, Netherlands and Zaanstad, Netherlands is approximately 145.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 145 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Staphorst 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 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

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 217, IC and IC

To get from Staphorst to Zaanstad in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 217 bus from Lichtmis, Busstation station to Zwolle, Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IC train and finally take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal station to Zaandam station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min.

147min
Bus - 217217
Train - IC
IC
Train - IC
IC
Leaves from Lichtmis, Busstation

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Staphorst
  • 2
    Bus - 217217
    Wait for bus
    217
    Zwolle Via De Lichtmis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zwolle, Station
    ID 46004006
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Zwolle
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Rotterdam Centraal
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Utrecht Centraal
    51 min
  • 7
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Alkmaar
  • 8
    Ride to train station Zaandam
    Ride to train station
    Zaandam
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line IC, Bus line SPR.

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

    The alternative route takes 147 minutes, using Bus line 217, Bus line IC, Bus line IC.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 25 min.

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

    The 217 bus line goes from Zwolle Via De Lichtmis station near Staphorst to Zwolle, Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Zwolle, Station station near Zaanstad in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Staphorst and Zaanstad in Netherlands by bus and train is about 2 hr 25 min.

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

    Get on the 217 bus from the Zwolle Via De Lichtmis stop near Staphorst in Netherlands.

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

    Get off the bus at the Zwolle, Station station, which is closest to Zaanstad in Netherlands.

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