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

By ferry and train

To get from Groningen to Oost Vlieland in Vlieland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the RE1 train from Groningen station to Leeuwarden station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RS2 train and finally take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Vlieland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1RE1
Train - RS2RS2
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to Oost Vlieland
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    34 min
  • 4
    Train - RS2RS2
    Wait for train
    RS2
    Harlingen Haven
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlingen Haven
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Harlingen
    490 m • 7 min
  • 7
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Vlieland
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vlieland
    95 min
  • 9
    Walk to Oost Vlieland
    Walk to
    Oost Vlieland
    Fortweg
    1.95 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Groningen to Oost Vlieland in Vlieland, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the RE1 train from Groningen station to Leeuwarden station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Vlieland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to Oost Vlieland
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20006930
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Kop Afsluitdijk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlingen, Veerbootterminal
    ID 20671116
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Harlingen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Vlieland
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vlieland
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oost Vlieland
    Walk to
    Oost Vlieland
    Fortweg
    1.95 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to Oost Vlieland

The distance between Groningen, Vlieland and Oost Vlieland, Vlieland is approximately 119.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to Oost Vlieland by ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Vlieland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Groningen

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

Train stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen Europapark
  • Groningen
  • Groningen Noord

Bus stations close to Groningen:

  • Groningen, Hereplein
  • Groningen, Zuiderdiep
  • Groningen, Hoofdstation (Perron Z)

Public transit stations close to Oost Vlieland, Vlieland

Oost Vlieland is located at Fortweg, Vlieland and the nearest public transit station is Vlieland.

Ferry stations close to Oost Vlieland:

  • Vlieland

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Groningen to Oost Vlieland in Vlieland, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the RE1 train from Groningen station to Leeuwarden station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Vlieland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 36 min.

276min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to Oost Vlieland
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20006930
    170 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Kop Afsluitdijk
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlingen, Veerbootterminal
    ID 20671116
    54 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Harlingen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Vlieland
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Vlieland
    95 min
  • 10
    Walk to Oost Vlieland
    Walk to
    Oost Vlieland
    Fortweg
    1.95 km • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line RE1, Bus line RS2, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Groningen to Oost Vlieland?

    The alternative route takes 276 minutes, using Bus line RE1, Bus line 71, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and Oost Vlieland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to Oost Vlieland?

    The RE1 train line goes from Groningen station near Groningen in Netherlands to Leeuwarden station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one ferry line till Leeuwarden station near Oost Vlieland in Vlieland.

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

    The total travel time between Groningen in Netherlands and Oost Vlieland in Vlieland by train and ferry is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Groningen to get to Oost Vlieland?

    Get on the RE1 train from the Groningen station near Groningen in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Groningen and Oost Vlieland?

    Get off the train at the Leeuwarden station, which is closest to Oost Vlieland in Vlieland.

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