There are 5 ways to get from Leuven to Zaanse Schans by train (Eurostar), bus, car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain L / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Thalys
3h 13m€28–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R81 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 810 / ...
4h 57m€21–34Drive 220.3 km
- Drive from Leuven to Zaanse Schanscar 220.3 km
2h 35m€39–57Fly, train
- Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BRU - AMS
- Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zaandijk Zaanse Schanstrain
2h 43m€125–341Train via Schiphol Airport
- Take the train from Louvain to Anvers-Centraltrain L / ...
- Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain Eurocity Direct / ...
4h 4m€31–88
Leuven to Zaanse Schans by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Leuven to Zaanse Schans is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Leuven to Zaanse Schans is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Leuven to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Leuven Lüdenscheid and arriving at Amsterdam Sloterdijk via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Leuven to Zaanse Schans. However, there are services departing from Louvain and arriving at Zaandijk Zaanse Schans via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Leuven and Zaanse Schans is 231 km. The road distance is 220.3 km.
The best way to get from Leuven to Zaanse Schans without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €130.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Leuven to Zaanse Schans, including transfers.
Leuven to Zaanse Schans bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Leuven Lüdenscheid station.
Leuven to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Louvain station.
The best way to get from Leuven to Zaanse Schans is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs €27 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Leuven, Belgium and Zaanse Schans, Netherlands?
You can take a train from Louvain to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans via Anvers-Central and Amsterdam Centraal in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans via Brussel Noord afstaphalte, Brussels-North train station, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Amsterdam Sloterdijk in around 4h 57m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Brussels Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–230
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €26–55
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Louvain to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Anvers-Central to Amsterdam Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €1–3
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +32 70 22 02 00
- Website
- De Lijn
Bus from Leuven Lüdenscheid to Brussel Noord afstaphalte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- De Lijn
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Amsterdam Sloterdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Leuven to Zaanse Schans bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Brussel Noord afstaphalte station.
Leuven to Zaanse Schans train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Anvers-Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Leuven to Zaanse Schans is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Leuven to Zaanse Schans.
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