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How to get from Zwolle to Vlieland by bus, ferry and train?

From Zwolle to Vlieland by bus, ferry and train

To get from Zwolle to Vlieland in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the IC train from Zwolle 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 23 min.

263min
Train - IC
IC
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zwolle
  • 2
    Train - ICIC
    Wait for train
    IC
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    55 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

Alternative route from Zwolle to Vlieland by bus, ferry and train via SPR, 71 and DOEKSEN

To get from Zwolle to Vlieland in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the SPR train from Zwolle 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 45 min.

285min
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zwolle
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    59 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 Zwolle to Vlieland

The distance between Zwolle, Netherlands and Vlieland, Netherlands is approximately 165.11 km, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Zwolle to Vlieland by bus, 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 Zwolle

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

Train stations close to Zwolle:

  • Zwolle
  • Zwolle Stadshagen

Bus stations close to Zwolle:

  • Zwolle, Station

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

Alternative route from Zwolle to Vlieland by bus, ferry and train via SPR, 71 and DOEKSEN

To get from Zwolle to Vlieland in Netherlands, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the SPR train from Zwolle 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 45 min.

285min
Train - SPR
SPR
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Leaves from Zwolle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Zwolle
  • 2
    Train - SPRSPR
    Wait for train
    SPR
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    59 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 Zwolle to Vlieland?

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line IC, Bus line 71, Bus line DOEKSEN.

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

    The alternative route takes 285 minutes, using Bus line SPR, Bus line 71, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • Is there a direct train between Zwolle and Vlieland?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Zwolle to Vlieland?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Zwolle to Vlieland by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Zwolle in Zwolle and Vlieland in Netherlands by train, bus and ferry is about 4 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the IC train from the Leeuwarden station near Zwolle in Zwolle.

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

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

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