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How to get fromGroningen to Amelandby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Groningen to Ameland by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, line 66 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Holwert, Veerdambus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    3h 43m

  2. Line 314 bus, line 66 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus bus 314 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Holwert, Veerdambus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    4h 12m

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Groningen to Feanwâldentrain train Stoptrein RS1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry Veerdienst / ...
    3h 50m

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  • Distance: 93.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Groningen to Ameland. However, you can take the train to Leeuwarden, walk to Leeuwarden, Busstation, take the line 66 bus to Holwert, Veerdam, walk to Holwert, then take the ferry to Ameland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Ameland via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 4h 12m.

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