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Zaans Museum
Main museum of the Zaan region, covering industrial heritage, local culture, design, and the area's global trading history near Zaanse Schans.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$5
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$8
Fastest journey on Sep 19
40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
44 m
Buses on Sep 19
19
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from The Hague to Zaandam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague to Zaandam will cost around $8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 19 buses from The Hague to Zaandam, including 19 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 54 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 40 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Zaandam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $7 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, while a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$7 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 20m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Zaandam:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Zaandam costing on average $19.
Other travel options to Zaandam take longer:
Train takes on average 53m.
You'll arrive about 10m sooner (50m by bus vs 1h 0m by car) and save roughly $8 compared to fuel and tolls ($7 vs $16). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:39AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 1h21 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:49AM | Arrival Time 07:56AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for The Hague to Zaandam buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:35 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 7:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 1h10 | 8:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 10:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 11:20 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h40 | 12:25 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1613 | 5:39 AM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 1h21 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1609 | 6:49 AM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 1h07 | 7:56 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 7:40 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 1h00 | 8:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 8:35 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 9:55 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h55 | 12:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:05 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 12:50 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 1:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 1h05 | 3:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 4:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h45 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1661 | 6:10 PM Den Haag, Centraal Station | 0h55 | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from The Hague to Zaandam run on average 18 times per day, taking around 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 35m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average bus duration 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 35m |
First bus 4:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Zaandam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Zaandam trip today.
Main museum of the Zaan region, covering industrial heritage, local culture, design, and the area's global trading history near Zaanse Schans.
Small historic house museum where Tsar Peter the Great stayed. It offers an intimate look at 17th-century lodging and a famous royal visit.
Working clock museum in a historic windmill at Zaanse Schans. Visitors see traditional Dutch timepieces and how they were made and repaired.
The famous heritage district of windmills, green wooden houses, workshops, and canals. It is the essential area for classic Zaan scenery and walking.
Popular riverside path through old Zaandijk with postcard views toward the windmills and traditional houses across the water.
Main shopping and walking street in central Zaandam, lined with modern Zaan-style architecture and convenient links to the station and river.
Zaanse mosterdsoep is a creamy mustard soup linked to the Zaan region, prized for its sharp local mustard flavor and warming Dutch comfort-food character.
Poffertjes are tiny fluffy Dutch pancakes served warm with butter and powdered sugar, a beloved sweet snack found across North Holland markets and cafés.
Stroopwafels are thin waffles filled with caramel syrup, a classic Dutch treat popular in Zaandam for coffee breaks and street-market snacking.
Historic restaurant near the Zaanse Schans serving classic Dutch dishes and regional specialties in a traditional, atmospheric setting.
Well-known riverside seafood restaurant in Zaandam, popular for fresh fish, shellfish, and relaxed waterside dining.
Established café-restaurant in central Zaandam with Dutch and European comfort food, beer, and an easygoing local atmosphere.
Moderate for Dutch travel. Hotels and dining cost more than smaller towns, but transit and casual meals are manageable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from The Hague to Zaandam by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zaandam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most The Hague to Zaandam buses use the Den Haag, Centraal Station to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) station pair. Use this guide to compare The Hague and Zaandam bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Den Haag, Centraal Station is 1 km from The Hague city centre. Public transport options include:
Den Haag, Centraal Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Starbucks (in the station), Burger King (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Den Haag, Centraal Station.
Available at Den Haag, Centraal Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Den Haag, Centraal Station: Elevators, ramps.
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