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How to get fromLeiden to Vlielandby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Leiden to Vlieland by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    2. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv / ...
    6h 41m
    €47–93

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus bus 075
    2. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Harlingen, Havenpleinbus bus 99
    3. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    9h 7m
    €48–74

Leiden to Vlieland by train and ferry

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Leiden, Netherlands and Vlieland, Friesland, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Leiden to Vlieland. However, you can take the train to Schiphol Airport Train Station, take the train to Leeuwarden, take the train to Harlingen Haven, walk to Harlingen, then take the ferry to Vlieland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leiden, Groenoord to Vlieland via Schiphol, Airport/Plaza, Schiphol, Schiphol Airport/Plaza, Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Heerenveen, Busstation, Harlingen, Havenplein, and Harlingen in around 9h 7m.

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