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

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There are 3 ways to get from Maastricht to Vlieland by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwardentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    7h 53m
    €61–122

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus bus X68 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Heerenveenbus bus 075
    3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Harlingen, Havenpleinbus bus 99
    4. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    10h 47m
    €56–90

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Maastricht to Alkmaartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus bus 350
    3. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    8h 23m
    €58–106

Maastricht to Vlieland by train and ferry

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 421.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Maastricht to Vlieland. However, you can take the train to Utrecht Centraal, 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 train from Maastricht to Vlieland via Alkmaar, Alkmaar, Station, Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk, Harlingen, Havenplein, and Harlingen in around 8h 23m.

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