How to get from Amsterdam to Zandvoort?
Zandvoort aan Zee is situated 40 km away from Amsterdam. It’s known for its long North Sea beach as well as impressive coastal dunes merging with the Nationaal Park Zuid-Kennemerland.
How to get from Amsterdam to Zandvoort by train?
Goint 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 departure times here >>
Travel price in 2023: 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.
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Zandvoort aan Zee train station is located just 500 m away from the beach.
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. 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. So if you choose to go by car, be prepared. Check Google Maps for driving directions >>
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).
Our top pick for lunch and evening drinks is Club Nautique
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.
Enjoy your stay in Zandvoort and visit other remarkable places in the Netherlands!
Need more travel inspiration?
Looking for a special place for a weekend getaway? Welcome on Texel! You will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, tranquility and stunning landscapes of this beautiful Dutch Wadden Islands, off the coast of the Netherlands. Rent a bike and enjoy the endless fields, meditative sheep and the dune landscape. Climb the famous Texel lighthouse in the north of the island. More things to do on Texel >>
