The station opened on 1 November 1869 and is located on the Den Helder–Amsterdam railway between Zaandam and Uitgeest.

When the old cargo platform was destroyed in 1976, the station gained a partial roof and an inside ticket and service kiosk.

Following the closure of the stations kiosk, it was left with minimal care and no facilities and was in need of modernisation and renovation.

The waiting room has been redone, is heated and contains a minor food and gift shop.

[1][2] Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station, being on the border of the two towns Zaandijk and Koog aan de Zaan and bordering 4 neighbourhoods (Old-Zaandijk, Rooswijk, Old-Koog aan de Zaan and Westerkoog) has shared the name since opening.