The average bus between Zaandam, Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam takes 2h 50m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. There is a bus service every few hours from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Zaandam, Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 4:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 15m • 2 changes


2h 35m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


2h 56m • 2 changes


9h 45m • 2 changes


2h 25m • 2 changes


3h • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes


7h 35m • 2 changes


2h 12m • 2 changes


1h 55m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes


8h 25m • 2 changes


2h 22m • 2 changes


1h 55m • 2 changes


2h 30m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Zaandam, Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam bus services, operated by MeerPlus, depart from Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum station.
Zaandam, Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam bus services, operated by MeerPlus, arrive at Rotterdam station.
The distance between Zaandam, Zaanse Schans and Rotterdam is 65.5 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a bus from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans to Rotterdam via Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 2h 5m.