The distance between Zandvoort aan Zee and Amsterdam is 40 km. Zandvoort is widely known for its long North Sea beach, impressive coastal dunes merging with the Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland and Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix.
How to get from Amsterdam to Zandvoort:
- Amsterdam to Zandvoort by train
- Amsterdam to Zandvoort by bus
- Amsterdam to Zandvoort by car
- Amsterdam to Zandvoort by bike
- Things to do in Zandvoort
How to get from Amsterdam to Zandvoort by train?
Going from Amsterdam to Zandvoort by train is probably the fastest option, especially during the weekends in the summer season.
Get on a train that runs from Amsterdam Centraal to Zandvoort aan Zee, and in 30 minutes you’ll arrive to the North Sea. And here you are! The beach is in just a few minutes walk from the station.
Train departure times: direct trains from Amsterdam Centraal to Zandvoort aan Zee generally depart every 30 minutes. In July and August there are additional trains, which makes it even easier to get from Amsterdam to the beach. Check the current train departure times >>
Travel price in 2024: a return train ticket from Amsterdam to Zandvoort aan Zee costs € 13 + € 1 for a disposable train card. You can also use Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket to travel from Amsterdam to Zandvoort aan Zee.
This ticket is valid both in the train and in the bus from Amsterdam to Zandvoort. It can be a really great value for the price, especially if you choose the ticket for 3 days.
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket prices in 2024:
| Ticket for | Price | Cost per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | € 21,00 | € 21,00 |
| 2 days | € 31,50 | € 15,75 |
| 3 days | € 40,50 | € 13,50 |
- Read more: Travelling by train in the Netherlands >>
- More about Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket >>
Zandvoort aan Zee train station is located just 500 m away from the beach.
How to get from Amsterdam to Zandvoort by bus?
There is also a bus line 80 to Zandvoort departing from Elandsgracht in Amsterdam. It’s a direct bus but also a pretty long ride – an approximate travel time from Amsterdam to Zandvoort beach by bus is 1 hour 7 minutes.
You can check departure time and buy your bus tickets via a free Glimble app.
You can also buy the Amsterdam Beach Tour ticket is valid on Connexxion bus lines 80, 81, 300, 346, 382, 385 and 397. With this ticket you can travel from Amsterdam to Haarlem and Zandvoort by bus.
How to get from Amsterdam to Zandvoort by car?
Driving from the center of Amsterdam to Zandvoort by car can take around 40 – 45 minutes. Check Google Maps for driving directions >>
However on a sunny summer day you can get into long traffic jams. Some parts of the N200 road from Haarlem to Zandvoort have only one lane in each direction, and the amount of parking slots near the coast is also limited.
Parking in Zandvoort
Zandvoort is devided into several parking zones. Some of them are available only for the locals. Most parking spaces in Zandvoort are paid from 10:00 till 22:00 and free at night.
Parking rules in Zandvoort changed from July 2023. The long story short: if you are looking for the cheap parking, park at the boulevard (parking rates are € 2,50 per hour in summer, and € 1 per hour in winter). Parking in the center costs €7 per hour, and at some parking slots you have to buy a day ticket even if you park for a few hours.
Please check the official Zandvoort website for more information about parking rates and locations.
How to get from Amsterdam to Zandvoort by bike?
Going to Zandvoort beach from Amsterdam by bike can also be an option if you are physically prepared to cycle almost 30 km. You can download biking route here >>
Things to do in Zandvoort
Just enjoy the moment! Swim, suntan, visit a beach club (a place where you are totally welcome in your swimming pants and bikini)…
…or a restaurant (no swimwear, yet no bow ties).
Walk on the promenade to Bloemendaal aan Zee (a less touristic part of the beach) and taste some fresh fish.
Visit a cosy town center.
Rent a bike and explore the dunes in the National park Zuid-Kennemerland.
Hotels in Zandvoort
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Enjoy your stay in Zandvoort and visit other remarkable places in the Netherlands!
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