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How to get fromGroningen to West Frisian Islandsby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Groningen to West Frisian Islands 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 40m

  2. Line 314 bus, line 320 bus, line 66 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Groningen, Stadspark to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus bus 304 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Leeuwarden, Busstationbus bus 320
    3. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Holwert, Veerdambus bus 66
    4. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    4h 8m

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  • Distance: 93.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and West Frisian Islands, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Groningen to West Frisian Islands. 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, Stadspark to Ameland via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 4h 8m.

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