If you’d like to explore Volendam at your own pace, take public bus line 316 from Amsterdam. The journey takes about 35 minutes. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about bus 316 tickets, timetables, and departure points.
Need help with tickets, tours, planning your route, or just have any questions? Please ask in the comments!
Bus 316 departure point
The bus line 316 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 (you need to take an elevator).
- SAIL Amsterdam 2025 will take place on 20 – 24 August 2025. Book your tickets in advance at the websites of official SAIL partners Lovers.nl and Tiqets.com.
Bus 316 timetable and departures
During the day, bus 316 departs every 15 minutes. For exact departure times, visit the 9292.nl website. The journey to Volendam from Amsterdam takes approximately 34 minutes.
Tip! Bus 316 can also take you to Edam where you can visit the famous cheese market. The market in Edam will take place every Wednesday from 2 July till 20 August 2025.
Tickets for the bus 316 from Amsterdam to Volendam
There are several types of tickets valid in the bus line 316:
- Recommended! Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket for 1 – 3 days of unlimited travel by bus, tram, metro and train in Amsterdam and surrounding areas (including Volendam, Edam, Marken, Zaanse Schans, Haarlem, Zandvoort and Keukenhof). This ticket offers a great value for the price, especially if you choose a 3-days option.
| Amsterdam & Region travel ticket 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. Learn more about ARTT >>
- The Dutch Countryside Card, a combination of Amsterdam & Region Travel Card and canal cruise in Amsterdam.
- Waterland day ticket for unlimied bus trips between Amsterdam, Edam, Volendam, Marken, Monnickendam, Purmerend and Broek in Waterland during the day. In 2025 the ticket costs € 12,50 (and is also available online).
- OV-chipcard – one-way ticket costs € 5,80
- OV-pay
Tours to Volendam
One of the most common questions we hear from travellers: is it better to take a tour to Volendam and Marken or travel on our own? Our advice: if you have enough time in the Netherlands, travel on by bus and train and explore the country at your own pace.
If your time is limited and you would like to combine your visit to Volendam with other picturesque Dutch countryside villages like Zaanse Schans, consider joining a guided tour. It’s a hassle-free way to travel and helps you avoid unnecessary stress. We recommend:
- Volendam, Marken & Windmills Tour organized by a local tour guide Tours & Tickets. Prior ticket reservation is required. The tours are popular, especially in the high season. We recommend booking the tour online at least 2-3 days in advance. Book now >>
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