How to get from Leeuwarden to Vlieland by bus and ferry?

By bus and ferry

To get from Leeuwarden to Vlieland in Netherlands, take the 71 bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation station to Harlingen, Veerbootterminal station. Next, take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Vlieland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 16 min.

196min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Leeuwarden, Busstation

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leeuwarden, Busstation
    ID 20006930
    70 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Kop Afsluitdijk
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlingen, Veerbootterminal
    ID 20671116
    54 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Harlingen
    150 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Vlieland
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Vlieland
    Ride to ferry station
    Vlieland
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By ferry and train

To get from Leeuwarden to Vlieland in Netherlands, take the RS2 train from Leeuwarden station to Harlingen Haven station. Next, take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Vlieland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train station
Train - RS2RS2
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Leeuwarden

Step by Step

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

The distance between Leeuwarden, Netherlands and Vlieland, Netherlands is approximately 71.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 196 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Leeuwarden to Vlieland by bus and ferry, so no matter how you choose to travel in Netherlands – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Leeuwarden

Leeuwarden is located at Leeuwarden, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Leeuwarden, Busstation.

Train stations close to Leeuwarden:

  • Leeuwarden
  • Leeuwarden Camminghaburen
  • Deinum

Bus stations close to Leeuwarden:

  • Leeuwarden, Busstation

Public transit stations close to Vlieland, Netherlands

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, Kampeerterrein Stortemelk
  • Vlieland, Dorp - Kerk

Ferry stations close to Vlieland:

  • Vlieland

Related Routes

By ferry and train

To get from Leeuwarden to Vlieland in Netherlands, take the RS2 train from Leeuwarden station to Harlingen Haven station. Next, take the DOEKSEN ferry from Harlingen station to Vlieland station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train station
Train - RS2RS2
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Leeuwarden

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Leeuwarden
    100 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - RS2RS2
    Wait for train
    RS2
    Harlingen Haven
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Harlingen Haven
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Harlingen
    490 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
    Wait for ferry
    DOEKSEN
    Vlieland
  • 6
    Ride to ferry station Vlieland
    Ride to ferry station
    Vlieland
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 196 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Leeuwarden to Vlieland?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line RS2, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Leeuwarden and Vlieland in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Leeuwarden to Vlieland in Netherlands?

    The 71 bus line goes from Leeuwarden, Busstation station near Leeuwarden to Kop Afsluitdijk station. From there you’ll have to take one ferry line till Kop Afsluitdijk station near Vlieland in Netherlands

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

    The total travel time between Leeuwarden and Vlieland in Netherlands by bus and ferry is about 3 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Leeuwarden to get to Vlieland in Netherlands?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Leeuwarden, Busstation stop near Leeuwarden in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Leeuwarden and Vlieland in Netherlands?

    Get off the bus at the Kop Afsluitdijk station, which is closest to Vlieland in Netherlands.

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