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How to get fromAmsterdam to East Frisian Islandsby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam to East Frisian Islands by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Groningentrain train
    2. Take the train from Groningen to Eemshaventrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Eemshaven to Borkumferry ferry
    5h 15m
    €49–78

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus bus N44 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB to Norddeich(Norden) Molebus bus Ic
    3. Take the carferry from Norddeich to Norderneycarferry car ferry
    8h 5m
    €51–73

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Amsterdam to Norddeichcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Norddeich to Norderneycarferry car ferry
    4h 41m
    €68–92

Amsterdam to East Frisian Islands by bus and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and East Frisian Islands, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to East Frisian Islands. However, you can take the train to Groningen, take the train to Eemshaven, walk to Eemshaven, then take the ferry to Borkum. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Norderney via Leer ZOB, Leer(Ostfriesl) ZOB, Norddeich(Norden) Mole, and Norddeich in around 8h 5m.

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