The average train between Brussels and Zaanse Schans takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Brussels 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 3 hours between Brussels and Zaanse Schans. The earliest departure is at 7:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brussels is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Zaanse Schans at 12:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Brussels station and arriving at Zaanse Schans station via Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Brussels to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Brussels to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Brussels to Zaanse Schans train tickets online with Eurostar and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Brussels and Zaanse Schans is 183.4 km. The road distance is 221 km.
Eurostar operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Amsterdam Centraal hourly. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 1h 57m.