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How to get fromDrachten to Amelandby bus or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Drachten to Ameland by bus or ferry

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  1. Line 356 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Dokkum, Sionsbergbus bus 356
    2. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry Veerdienst / ...
    3h 5m

  2. Line 20 bus, line 66 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Drachten, Langewijk to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus bus 20
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Holwert, Veerdambus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    3h 25m

  3. Line 21 bus, line 66 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Drachten, Noorderbuurt to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus bus 13 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Holwert, Veerdambus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    3h 40m

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  • Distance: 56 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Drachten, Netherlands and Ameland, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Drachten to Ameland. However, you can take the line 356 bus to Dokkum, Sionsberg, take the line 7075 bus to Holwert, Veerdam, walk to Holwert, then take the ferry to Ameland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drachten, Langewijk to Ameland via Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 3h 25m.

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