There are 3 ways to get from Utrecht to Harlingen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
2h 38m€26–54Line 129 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Alkmaar, Station to Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijkbus 350
4h 34m€32–49Drive 150 km
- Drive from Utrecht to Harlingencar 150 km
1h 49m€27–39
Utrecht to Harlingen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Harlingen is to train which costs €26 - €55 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Harlingen is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Harlingen station. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA and arriving at Harlingen, Station via Purmerend, Tramplein, Alkmaar, Station and Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Utrecht to Harlingen. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Harlingen via Leeuwarden. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Utrecht and Harlingen is 205 km. The road distance is 150 km.
The best way to get from Utrecht to Harlingen without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €26 - €55.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Utrecht to Harlingen, including transfers.
Utrecht to Harlingen bus services, operated by Connexxion, depart from Purmerend, Tramplein station.
Utrecht to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
The best way to get from Utrecht to Harlingen is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €26 - €55. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Harlingen, Netherlands?
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwarden hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Harlingen, Station via Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA, Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer ArenA, Purmerend, Tramplein, Alkmaar, Station, and Zurich, Kop Afsluitdijk in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Utrecht Centraal to Leeuwarden
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +31 900 266 63 99
- Website
- Connexxion
Bus from Purmerend, Tramplein to Alkmaar, Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Connexxion
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More Questions & Answers
Utrecht to Harlingen bus services, operated by Connexxion, arrive at Alkmaar, Station.
Utrecht to Harlingen train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Leeuwarden station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Harlingen is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Utrecht to Harlingen.
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