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

From Utrecht to Vlieland by ferry and train

To get from Utrecht to Vlieland in Netherlands, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal 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 4 hr 24 min.

264min
Train - IC
IC
Train - RS2RS2
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    113 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 Vlieland
    Ride to ferry station
    Vlieland
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Utrecht to Vlieland by bus, ferry and train

To get from Utrecht to Vlieland in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal 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 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    113 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 Vlieland
    Ride to ferry station
    Vlieland
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Utrecht to Vlieland

The distance between Utrecht, Netherlands and Vlieland, Netherlands is approximately 244.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 264 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Utrecht to Vlieland 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 Utrecht

Utrecht is located at Utrecht, Netherlands and the nearest public transit station is Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A1).

Train stations close to Utrecht:

  • Utrecht Centraal

Bus stations close to Utrecht:

  • Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A1)
  • Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A2)
  • Cs Centrumzijde (Perron A3)

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

From Utrecht to Vlieland by bus, ferry and train

To get from Utrecht to Vlieland in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the IC train from Utrecht Centraal 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 5 hr 24 min.

324min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Utrecht Centraal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Utrecht
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    113 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 Vlieland
    Ride to ferry station
    Vlieland
    95 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 264 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line RS2, Bus line DOEKSEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 324 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 71, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Vlieland in Netherlands?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Utrecht to Vlieland in Netherlands?

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

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

    The total travel time between Utrecht and Vlieland in Netherlands by train and ferry is about 4 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Utrecht to get to Vlieland in Netherlands?

    Get on the IC train from the Leeuwarden station near Utrecht in Netherlands.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Utrecht and Vlieland in Netherlands?

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

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