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

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There are 3 ways to get from Amsterdam to Vlieland by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, line 71 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus bus 075
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Harlingen, Havenpleinbus bus 71 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    5h 37m
    €33–53

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    2. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    6h 17m
    €44–84

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Alkmaartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    6h 19m
    €35–58

Amsterdam to Vlieland by bus and ferry

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Amsterdam to Vlieland. However, you can take the bus to Leeuwarden, take the line 71 bus to Harlingen, Havenplein, walk to Harlingen, then take the ferry to Vlieland. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Amsterdam, Rokin to Vlieland via Amsterdam, Station Zuid, Amsterdam Zuid, Leeuwarden, Harlingen Haven, and Harlingen in around 6h 17m.

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