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How to get fromAssen to Amelandby train, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Assen to Ameland by train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, line 66 bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Groningen to Leeuwardentrain train
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Holwert, Veerdambus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    4h 8m

  2. Bus, line 66 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus bus 380
    2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Holwert, Veerdambus bus 66
    3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    4h 36m

  3. Bus, line 55 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Assen, Triade to Drachten, Transferium Oostbus bus 380
    2. Take the bus from Drachten, Transferium Oost to Dokkum, Busstationbus bus 55 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry ferry
    5h 14m

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  • Distance: 121.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Assen, Netherlands and Ameland, Friesland, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Assen to Ameland. However, you can take the train to Groningen, take the train to Leeuwarden, walk to Leeuwarden, Busstation, take the line 66 bus to Holwert, Veerdam, walk to Holwert, then take the ferry to Ameland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Assen, Triade to Ameland via Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 4h 36m.

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