The average train between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Leeuwarden 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 hourly between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeuwarden is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Zaanse Schans at 5:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam Zuid and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Leeuwarden station and arriving at Zaanse Schans station via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Leeuwarden station.
Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Zuid station.
Book your Leeuwarden to Zaanse Schans train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and GVB.
The distance between Leeuwarden and Zaanse Schans is 104.8 km. The road distance is 215 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Leeuwarden to Amsterdam Zuid hourly. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 2h 2m.