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 5h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Rotterdam to Ameland, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ameland?

There are 739+ hotels available in Ameland.

Rotterdam to Ameland - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Rotterdam to Ameland by train, ferry, or bus

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Train, ferry
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1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Leeuwardentrain Intercity
2. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry Sneldienst / ...
5h 12m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus 813 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Drachtenbus N44 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Holwert to Amelandferry
7h 49m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rotterdam to Ameland.

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Distance: 275.6 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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 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 Central Station to Ameland via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Drachten, Drachten, Transferium Oost, Leeuwarden, Busstation, Holwert, Veerdam, and Holwert in around 7h 49m.

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