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

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There are 2 ways to get from Amsterdam 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. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    5h 43m

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  • Distance: 243.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam 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 Alkmaar, Alkmaar, Station, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 5h 43m.

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