Frequently asked questions
Travel to the Zaanse Schans
Yes, the Zaanse Schans is accessible by public transport. You can travel to the Zaanse Schans quickly and comfortably by public transport.
From Amsterdam Central Station, bus line 800/801 runs daily (from 1st of July) and will take you to the Zaanse Schans, leaving every 15 minutes. Travelling by trien? The nearest train station is Zaandijk Zaanse Schans. You can reach this station by local train from Amsterdam Central Station in 17 minutes. You can then walk to the Zaanse Schans in 15 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
MeerPlus & Zaanse Schans Combination Ticket
Travel sustainably and enjoy a hassle-free visit with the MeerPlus & Zaanse Schans Combination Ticket. The Zaanse Schans Express (EBS bus route 800) takes you from Amsterdam Central Station to Zaanse Schans in around 24 minutes. Buses run every 15 minutes between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm and stop directly beside Zaans Museum. With one combination ticket, you can travel by public transport with ease while discovering even more of Zaanse Schans.
The MeerPlus & Zaanse Schans Combination Ticket includes a return journey on EBS bus routes 800 and 801 together with a Zaanse Schans Ticket. Prices are €39.50 for adults, €30.00 for young people aged 12–17, and €18.00 for children aged 4–11.
You can purchase the MeerPlus & Zaanse Schans Combination Ticket easily via MeerPlus.nl. With a single ticket, you can travel sustainably to Zaanse Schans and enjoy access to the participating museums, windmills and traditional crafts. Book your ticket via MeerPlus.nl.
Yes. The MeerPlus & Zaanse Schans Combination Ticket is valid for a return journey on EBS bus routes 800 and 801 on the day of your visit. Travel there and back with complete flexibility, without the need to purchase separate bus tickets.
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Combined ticket with NS to the Zaanse Schans
You can travel to the Zaanse Schans by train from anywhere in the Netherlands. The price of your trip is now determined by your route – in other words, where you get on and off the train. This means you pay for the distance you travel. The shorter your train journey, the lower the price. The combined ticket, which includes entry to all heritage attractions at the Zaanse Schans, is available from €28.00 for adults and €19.00 for children (aged 4 to 11).
Click here to buy a combined ticket. Please note that the NS combined ticket is not yet a valid ticket for the Zaanse Schans. You will need to exchange this voucher for a valid ticket at Ticket Zaanse Schans. The NS voucher explains how to do this.
Yes, the ticket is valid for your outward and return journey on the NS on that day.