The average train between Amsterdam and Harlingen takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Amsterdam to Harlingen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Amsterdam and Harlingen. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Amsterdam is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Harlingen at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Zuid and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Harlingen. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam station and arriving at Harlingen station via Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Amsterdam to Harlingen train services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
Amsterdam to Harlingen train services, operated by GVB, arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Book your Amsterdam to Harlingen train tickets online with GVB, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Amsterdam and Harlingen is 96 km. The road distance is 226 km.
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 3m.