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How to get fromAmsterdam Centraal Station to Amelandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Ameland by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    2. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry Veerdienst / ...
    5h 8m

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus bus N44
    2. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry Veerdienst / ...
    6h 33m

  3. Train, ferry via Almere Centrum

    1. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    2. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry Veerdienst / ...
    5h 35m

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  • Distance: 234.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Amsterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands and Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Ameland. However, you can take the train to Leeuwarden, walk to Leeuwarden, Busstation, take the line 66 bus to Holwert, Veerdam, walk to Holwert, then take the ferry to Ameland. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Ameland via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 6h 33m.

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