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How to get fromRotterdam to West-Terschellingby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Rotterdam to West-Terschelling by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Amsterdam

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Zuidtrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Zuid to Leeuwardentrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Terschellingferry ferry Ht
    6h 1m
    €50–96

  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 bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Harlingen, Havenpleinbus bus 71 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Terschellingferry ferry Ht
    6h 48m
    €41–67

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain train Intercity
    2. Take the ferry from Harlingen to Terschellingferry ferry Ht-S / ...
    6h 7m
    €48–89

Rotterdam to West-Terschelling by train and ferry

Calendar44Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and West-Terschelling, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to West-Terschelling. However, you can take the train to Amsterdam Zuid, take the train to Leeuwarden, take the train to Harlingen Haven, walk to Harlingen, then take the ferry to Terschelling. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Terschelling via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Harlingen, Havenplein, and Harlingen in around 6h 48m.

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