There are 4 ways to get from Amsterdam to Vries by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Assentrain Nachttrein
2h 21m€30–43Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central stationbus N75 / ...
3h 11m€19–30Drive 168.4 km
- Drive from Amsterdam to Vriescar 168.4 km
2h 18m€30–43Train via Amsterdam Zuid
- Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assentrain Intercity
3h 11m€26–53
Amsterdam to Vries by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Vries is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Vries is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam station to Vries. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Central Station and arriving at Vries, Centrum via Groningen, Hoofdstation. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Vries. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Assen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Vries is 191 km. The road distance is 168.4 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Vries without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €29 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Amsterdam to Vries, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Vries bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam Central Station.
Amsterdam to Vries train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Vries is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs €29 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €30 and takes 3h 11m.
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Vries, Netherlands?
Arriva NL operates a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Assen once a week. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central station twice daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 10m.
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- Arriva NL
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €25–40
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Arriva NL
- Second Class Single
- €25–40
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Amsterdam Zuid to Assen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Groningen central station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Amsterdam to Vries bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Groningen central station.
Amsterdam to Vries train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Assen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Vries is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Amsterdam to Vries.
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