What is the cheapest way to get from Zaanstad to Amsterdam?

The cheapest way to get from Zaanstad to Amsterdam is to train which costs €1 - €4 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Zaanstad to Amsterdam?

The fastest way to get from Zaanstad to Amsterdam is to train which takes 15 min and costs €1 - €4.

Is there a direct bus between Zaanstad and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum and arriving at Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Zaanstad and Amsterdam?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koog aan de Zaan and arriving at Amsterdam Centraal. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Zaanstad to Amsterdam?

The distance between Zaanstad and Amsterdam is 14 km. The road distance is 15 km.

How do I travel from Zaanstad to Amsterdam without a car?

The best way to get from Zaanstad to Amsterdam without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs €1 - €4.

How long does it take to get from Zaanstad to Amsterdam?

The train from Koog aan de Zaan to Amsterdam Centraal takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Zaanstad to Amsterdam bus from?

Zaanstad to Amsterdam bus services, operated by MeerPlus, depart from Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum station.

Where do I catch the Zaanstad to Amsterdam train from?

Zaanstad to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Koog aan de Zaan station.

Train or bus from Zaanstad to Amsterdam?

The best way to get from Zaanstad to Amsterdam is to train which takes 15 min and costs €1 - €4. Alternatively, you can line 391 bus, which costs €5 and takes 35 min.

Where does the Zaanstad to Amsterdam bus arrive?

Zaanstad to Amsterdam bus services, operated by MeerPlus, arrive at Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade station.

Where does the Zaanstad to Amsterdam train arrive?

Zaanstad to Amsterdam train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.

Can I drive from Zaanstad to Amsterdam?

Yes, the driving distance between Zaanstad to Amsterdam is 15 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Zaanstad to Amsterdam.

How do I get a train ticket from Zaanstad to Amsterdam?

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Where can I stay near Amsterdam?

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1. Take the train from Koog aan de Zaan to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Sprinter / ...
15 min
€1–4
Line 391 bus
1. Take the bus from Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum to Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkadebus 391
35 min
€5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zaanstad to Amsterdamtaxi 15 km
16 min
€50–65
Drive 15 km
1. Drive from Zaanstad to Amsterdamcar 15 km
16 min
€3–4

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Distance: 14 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Zaanstad, Netherlands and Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Koog aan de Zaan to Amsterdam Centraal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €1–4 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MeerPlus operates a bus from Zaandam, Zaans Medisch Centrum to Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €5 and the journey takes 35 min.

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