The average train between Bruges and Zaanse Schans takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Bruges to Zaanse Schans. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Bruges and Zaanse Schans. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bruges is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Zaanse Schans at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Anvers-Central and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes


4h 5m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Bruges to Zaanse Schans? 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 train from Bruges to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Bruges station and arriving at Zaanse Schans station via Anvers-Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Bruges to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Bruges station.
Bruges to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Bruges to Zaanse Schans train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bruges and Zaanse Schans is 178.2 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Bruges to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 3h 37m.