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How to get from Vlieland to Groningen by ferry and train?

From Vlieland to Groningen by ferry and train

To get from Vlieland to Groningen in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 train lines: take the DOEKSEN ferry from Vlieland station to Harlingen station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS2 train and finally take the RE1 train from Leeuwarden station to Groningen station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 12 min.

192min
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Train - RS2RS2
Train - RE1RE1
Walk to Groningen
Leaves from Vlieland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Vlieland
  • 2
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Harlingen
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Harlingen
    95 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Harlingen Haven
    490 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - RS2RS2
    Wait for train
    RS2
    Leeuwarden
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    30 min
  • 7
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Groningen
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Groningen
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to Groningen
    Walk to
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Vlieland to Groningen

The distance between Vlieland, Netherlands and Groningen, Netherlands is approximately 117.92 km, which can typically be travelled in 192 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Vlieland to Groningen by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Vlieland

Vlieland is located at Vlieland, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Vlieland, Dorp - Veerdam.

Bus stations close to Vlieland:

  • Vlieland, Dorp - Veerdam
  • Vlieland, Dorp - Kerk
  • Vlieland, Kampeerterrein Stortemelk

Public transit stations close to Groningen, Netherlands

Groningen is located at Groningen, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Groningen, Hereplein.

Train stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen
  • Groningen Europapark
  • Groningen Noord

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Vlieland to Groningen?

    The fastest way takes 192 minutes, using Bus line DOEKSEN, Bus line RS2, Bus line RE1.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Vlieland and Groningen in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 12 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Vlieland to Groningen in Netherlands?

    The DOEKSEN ferry line goes from Harlingen station near Vlieland to Harlingen station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Harlingen station near Groningen in Netherlands

  • How long does it take to travel from Vlieland to Groningen in Netherlands by ferry and train?

    The total travel time between Vlieland and Groningen in Netherlands by ferry and train is about 3 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Vlieland to get to Groningen in Netherlands?

    Get on the DOEKSEN ferry from the Harlingen station near Vlieland in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Vlieland and Groningen in Netherlands?

    Get off the ferry at the Harlingen station, which is closest to Groningen in Netherlands.

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