The average train between Groningen and Zaanse Schans takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Groningen 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 Groningen and Zaanse Schans. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Groningen is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Zaanse Schans at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Groningen station and arriving at Zaanse Schans station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Groningen to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Groningen station.
Groningen to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Book your Groningen to Zaanse Schans train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GVB.
The distance between Groningen and Zaanse Schans is 143.8 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Groningen to Amsterdam Zuid hourly. Tickets cost €23–50 and the journey takes 2h. Arriva NL also services this route once a week.