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How to get from Groningen to West Terschelling by bus, ferry and train?

From Groningen to West Terschelling by bus, ferry and train

To get from Groningen to West Terschelling in Terschelling, 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 Terschelling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 21 min.

201min
Walk to train station
Train - RE1RE1
Bus - 7171
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to West Terschelling
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    1.15 km • 15 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
    Terschelling
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Terschelling
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to West Terschelling
    Walk to
    West Terschelling
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Groningen to West Terschelling by ferry and train

To get from Groningen to West Terschelling in Terschelling, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the RS1 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 Terschelling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to train station
Train - RS1RS1
Train - RS2RS2
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to West Terschelling
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    1.15 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - RS1RS1
    Wait for train
    RS1
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    45 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
    Terschelling
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Terschelling
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to West Terschelling
    Walk to
    West Terschelling
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Groningen to West Terschelling

The distance between Groningen, Terschelling and West Terschelling, Terschelling is approximately 129.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Groningen to West Terschelling by bus, ferry and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Terschelling – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to West Terschelling, Terschelling

West Terschelling is located at West Terschelling, Terschelling and the nearest public transit station is West Terschelling, Stilen.

Bus stations close to West Terschelling:

  • West Terschelling, Stilen
  • West Terschelling, Haven
  • West Terschelling, Landal West Terschelling

Ferry stations close to West Terschelling:

  • Terschelling

From Groningen to West Terschelling by ferry and train

To get from Groningen to West Terschelling in Terschelling, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one ferry line: take the RS1 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 Terschelling station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min.

183min
Walk to train station
Train - RS1RS1
Train - RS2RS2
Ferry - DOEKSENDOEKSEN
Walk to West Terschelling
Leaves from Groningen

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Groningen
    1.15 km • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - RS1RS1
    Wait for train
    RS1
    Leeuwarden
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leeuwarden
    45 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
    Terschelling
  • 8
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Terschelling
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to West Terschelling
    Walk to
    West Terschelling
    570 m • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Groningen to West Terschelling?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line RE1, Bus line 71, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Groningen to West Terschelling?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line RS1, Bus line RS2, Bus line DOEKSEN.

  • Is there a direct train between Groningen and West Terschelling?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Groningen to West Terschelling?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Groningen to West Terschelling by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Groningen in Groningen and West Terschelling in Terschelling by train, bus and ferry is about 3 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Groningen to get to West Terschelling?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Groningen and West Terschelling?

    Get off the train at the Leeuwarden station, which is closest to West Terschelling in Terschelling.

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