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How to get fromLeeuwarden to Texelby bus, ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Leeuwarden to Texel by bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, line 135 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Den Oever, Busstationbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Den Oever, Busstation to Den Helder, Stationbus bus 135
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    4h 13m
    €23–31

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Leeuwarden to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    6h 8m
    €37–66

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Alkmaar to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    4h 56m
    €27–37

Leeuwarden to Texel by bus and ferry

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Texel, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Leeuwarden to Texel. However, you can take the bus to Den Oever, Busstation, take the line 135 bus to Den Helder, Station, take the line 33 bus to Den Helder, Steiger TESO, walk to Den Helder, then take the ferry to Texel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leeuwarden to Texel via Utrecht Centraal, Den Helder, Den Helder, Station, Den Helder, Steiger TESO, and Den Helder in around 6h 8m.

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