What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans?

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans?

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs €130 - €450.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Zaanse Schans?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Zaandam, Zaanse Schans via Amsterdam, Centraal Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Zaanse Schans?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Zaandijk Zaanse Schans via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans?

The distance between Hamburg and Zaanse Schans is 500 km. The road distance is 438.2 km.

How do I travel from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans without a car?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans without a car is to train via Enschede which takes 6h 39m and costs €75 - €310.

How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Zaanse Schans bus from?

Hamburg to Zaanse Schans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Zaanse Schans train from?

Hamburg to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans is to train via Enschede which takes 6h 39m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Hamburg to Zaanse Schans bus arrive?

Hamburg to Zaanse Schans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.

Where does the Hamburg to Zaanse Schans train arrive?

Hamburg to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Osnabrück Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Zaanse Schans is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans.

How do I get a train ticket from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans?

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Where can I stay near Zaanse Schans?

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Hamburg to Zaanse Schans - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Hamburg to Zaanse Schans by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Enschede
best
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Ice
6h 39m
€78–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N818
6h 53m
€44–68
Drive 438.2 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Zaanse Schanscar 438.2 km
4h 53m
€78–112
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zaandijk Zaanse Schanstrain
4h 8m
€105–289
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain GoVolta
6h 48m
Bus via Amsterdam Centraal Station
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 24m
Train to Bremen Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRE - AMS
3h 54m
€133–445
Train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAJ - AMS
5h 43m
€194–546

Hamburg to Zaanse Schans by train

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Distance: 499.7 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Zaanse Schans, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans via Osnabrück Hbf, Hengelo, and Amsterdam Centraal in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Amsterdam Central Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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