How far is it from Rotterdam to Ameland?

The distance between Rotterdam and Ameland is 276 km.

How do I travel from Rotterdam to Ameland without a car?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Ameland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 22m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rotterdam to Ameland?

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Rotterdam to Ameland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ameland?

There are 806+ hotels available in Ameland.

Rotterdam to Ameland - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Gouda to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
2. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry Veerdienst / ...
6h 22m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44
3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry
7h 32m
Train, ferry via Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Leeuwardentrain
3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry
6h 27m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Ameland.

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Distance: 275.7 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Ameland, Netherlands?

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Ameland. However, you can take the train to Gouda, 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 Rotterdam to Ameland via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 7h 32m.

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