Travel from Amsterdam to the Zaanse Schans by public transport bus 391. In this article you’ll find everything you need to know about bus 391 tickets, timetables, and departure points.
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Bus 391 departure point
The bus line 391 which departs from Amsterdam/CS IJzijde station. The bus station is located behind Amsterdam Centraal train station, one level up behind platforms 14 and 15.
Bus 391 departures
During the day, bus 391 departs every 15 minutes. For timetable, visit the 9292.nl website. You can also check the timetable and route here. The bus ride from Amsterdam to the Zaanse Schans takes approximately 46 minutes.
- Tip! Buy a card for the day that admits you to nearly everything at the Zaanse Schans that is a paid entry.
Tickets for the bus 391 to Zaanse Schans
Please note that GVB (Amsterdam city transport) tickets are not valid on bus 391. This bus is operated by EBS R-NET company.
The following tickets are valid on R-NET bus line 391:
- Our choice: Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1 – 3 days of unlimited travel by bus, tram, metro and train in Amsterdam and surrounding areas (including Zaanse Schans, Volendam, Edam, Marken, Haarlem, Zandvoort and Keukenhof). This ticket offers a good value for the price, especially if you choose a 3-days option.
| ARTT duration | Price in 2025 | Cost per day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | € 21,00 | € 21,00 |
| 2 days | € 31,50 | € 15,75 |
| 3 days | € 40,50 | € 13,50 |
Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket map in 2025. Check a full-size image at Iamsterdam.com official website. Read more about ARTT.
- The Dutch Countryside Card, a combination of ARTT and a canal cruise in Amsterdam.
The Dutch countryside card prices in 2025:
| Age | Duration | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults (14+) | 2 days | € 48 | Book online >> |
| Kids (4-13) | 2 days | € 44 | Order online >> |
| Adults (14+) | 3 days | € 58 | Book online >> |
| Kids (4-13) | 3 days | € 54 | Order >> |
- Read more about the Dutch countryside card >>
- OV-chipcard – bus fare is €5,53 one-way.
- OV-pay (check-in and check-out with you bank pass) – €5,53 one-way.
Good to know: You can also take a comfortable coach bus from Amsterdam (departures from This is Holland) to Zaanse Schans. A return tickets costs €19,50.
Tours to Zaanse Schans
Tip: If you’d like to combine your visit to Zaanse Schans with other Dutch villages like Volendam or Giethoorn, we recommend:
- Zaanse Schans + Giethoorn tour in small group with hotel pick-up
- Volendam, Marken & Zaanse Schans day trip organized by a local tour guide Tours & Tickets. This 6-hour tour also includes a ferry boat ride across the IJsselmeer from Volendam to Marken. The tours are popular, especially in the high season. We recommend booking the tour online at least 2-3 days in advance.
Good to know: You can also travel to the Zaanse Schans by train. Take a Sprinter to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station. A train journey from Amsterdam takes 17 minutes (tickets online). Zaanse Schans is a 10-minute walk from the station.
Enjoy your visit to the Zaanse Schans!
Related articles:
- Welcome to the Zaanse Schans!
- Giethoorn from Amsterdam: plan your trip
- How to travel to Volendam and Marken from Amsterdam
- Amsterdam in one day: things to see and do
- Red Light District in Amsterdam
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