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How to get fromRotterdam to Texelby train, ferry, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Haarlemtrain train
    2. Take the train from Haarlem to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    4h 33m
    €19–36

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus bus
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    4h 54m
    €18–34

  3. Train, ferry via Amsterdam

    1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Amsterdam Sloterdijktrain train
    2. Take the train from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Den Heldertrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Den Helder to Texelferry ferry
    5h 13m
    €22–43

Rotterdam to Texel by train, bus, and ferry

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Rotterdam to Texel. However, you can take the train to Haarlem, take the train to Den Helder, walk to Den Helder, Station, take the line 33 bus to Den Helder, Steiger TESO, walk to Den Helder, then take the ferry to Texel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rotterdam to Texel via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Den Helder, Den Helder, Station, Den Helder, Steiger TESO, and Den Helder in around 4h 54m.

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