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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    2. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    6h 40m
    €47–92

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leeuwardenbus bus 075
    3. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    7h 37m
    €38–63

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Heerenveentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Heerenveen, Busstation to Harlingen, Havenpleinbus bus 99
    4. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Vlielandferry ferry Hv
    7h 57m
    €55–111

Rotterdam to Vlieland by train and ferry

Calendar22Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Vlieland. However, you can take the train to Gouda, 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 Rotterdam to Vlieland via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Harlingen, Havenplein, and Harlingen in around 7h 37m.

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