There are 5 ways to get from Amsterdam to Bolsward by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain Intercity / ...
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus 350
3h 38m€20–30Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Amsterdam to Bolsward109 km
1h 38m€9Train
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
3h 41m€29–56Bus, line 135 bus
- Take the bus from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade to Hoorn, Station Hoornbus 314 / ...
- Take the bus from Hoorn, Station to Den Oever, Busstationbus 135
4h 28m€30–40Drive 112.7 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Bolswardcar 112.7 km
1h 19m€21–30
Amsterdam to Bolsward by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bolsward is to rideshare which costs €9 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Bolsward is to drive which takes 1h 19m and costs €20 - €30.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Bolsward. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade and arriving at Bolsward, Laag Bolwerk via Hoorn, Station, Den Oever, Busstation and Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Bolsward. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Rokin and arriving at Leeuwarden via Amsterdam Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Bolsward is 140 km. The road distance is 112.7 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Bolsward without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 38m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Amsterdam to Bolsward, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Bolsward bus services, operated by MeerPlus, depart from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade station.
Amsterdam to Bolsward train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Zuid station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Bolsward is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €28 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 135 bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bolsward, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €21–45 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam, Prins Hendrikkade to Bolsward, Laag Bolwerk via Hoorn, Station, Den Oever, Busstation, and Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaar
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 0155
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
Bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Qbuzz B.V.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Amsterdam to Bolsward
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Amsterdam to Bolsward bus services, operated by MeerPlus, arrive at Hoorn, Station Hoorn.
Amsterdam to Bolsward train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Bolsward is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 19m to drive from Amsterdam to Bolsward.
There are 905+ hotels available in Bolsward.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Amsterdam and Bolsward. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.