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How to get fromZaanse Schans to Alkmaarby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Zaanse Schans to Alkmaar by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans to Alkmaartrain train Intercity
    29 min
    €2–6

  2. Line 69 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zaandam, Zaanse Schans to Zaandam, Stationbus bus 69 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zaandam to Alkmaartrain train Intercity
    55 min
    €6–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Zaanse Schans to Alkmaartaxi taxi 24.6 km
    24 min
    €80–100

  4. Drive 24.6 km

    1. Drive from Zaanse Schans to Alkmaarcar car 24.6 km
    24 min
    €5–7

  5. Train via Zaandam

    1. Take the train from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans to Zaandamtrain train Sprinter / ...
    2. Take the train from Zaandam to Alkmaartrain train Intercity
    37 min
    €3–8

  6. Line 67 bus, line 129 bus

    1. Take the bus from Zaandijk, Beeldentuin to Purmerend, Trampleinbus bus 67
    2. Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Kanaalkadebus bus 129
    1h 51m
    €13–17

Zaanse Schans to Alkmaar by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket€2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 25.6 km
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Zaanse Schans, Netherlands and Alkmaar, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Zaandijk Zaanse Schans to Alkmaar twice daily. Tickets cost €2–6 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zaandijk, Beeldentuin to Alkmaar, Kanaalkade via Purmerend, Tramplein in around 1h 51m.

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