What is the cheapest way to get from Drachten to Waterland?

The cheapest way to get from Drachten to Waterland is to bus which costs €15 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Drachten to Waterland?

The fastest way to get from Drachten to Waterland is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Drachten and Waterland?

No, there is no direct bus from Drachten to Waterland. However, there are services departing from Drachten, Noorderbuurt and arriving at Velsen Zuid, Parkweg via Drachten and Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Drachten to Waterland?

The distance between Drachten and Waterland is 176 km. The road distance is 159.4 km.

How do I travel from Drachten to Waterland without a car?

The best way to get from Drachten to Waterland without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €15 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Drachten to Waterland?

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Drachten to Waterland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Drachten to Waterland bus from?

Drachten to Waterland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Drachten station.

Train or bus from Drachten to Waterland?

The best way to get from Drachten to Waterland is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €15 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Drachten to Waterland bus arrive?

Drachten to Waterland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.

Can I drive from Drachten to Waterland?

Yes, the driving distance between Drachten to Waterland is 159 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Drachten to Waterland.

Where can I stay near Waterland?

There are 3102+ hotels available in Waterland.

Drachten to Waterland - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 21 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Drachten to Waterland by bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijk075 / ...
3h 45m
€16–44
Train
1. Take the train from Heerenveen to Amsterdam ZuidIntercity
3h 47m
€37–106
Drive 159.4 km
1. Drive from Drachten to Waterland159.4 km
1h 50m
€29–41
Line 21 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Drachten, Noorderbuurt to Leeuwarden, Busstation13 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeuwarden, Busstation to Alkmaar, Station350
4h 17m
€27–43
Line 320 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Drachten, Van Knobelsdorffplein to Heerenveen, Busstation320 / ...
2. Take the train from Heerenveen to Almere Centrum
3. Take the train from Almere Centrum to Amsterdam Centraal
4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Driehuis
4h 26m
€38–103

Drachten to Waterland by bus and foot

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3h 45mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Drachten, Netherlands and Waterland, Nord-Holland, Netherlands?

FlixBus operates a bus from Drachten to Amsterdam Sloterdijk once daily. Tickets cost €10–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Heerenveen to Amsterdam Zuid hourly. Tickets cost €27–90 and the journey takes 1h 46m.

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